Yeah, no kidding. Had a similar issue when I redid my deck—thought I'd covered everything, then the inspector flagged the railing height halfway throu...

- Had a lender once who was pretty flaky at first—slow responses, vague answers, the works. - Surprisingly, when appraisal issues popped up, he steppe...

- Agree on metal connectors—particleboard just doesn't cut it long-term, especially if you're moving stuff around regularly. - Hardwood frames are def...

- Been there myself, spreadsheets always seem like a good idea until they're not. - Tried locking cells too, but someone inevitably messes it up or sk...

Yeah, that's a good point. I'd add: - Subcontractors often push their comfort zones rather than yours—stay skeptical. - But you're right, instincts m...

I've had mixed experiences myself with summaries and photos: - One appraiser barely glanced at my carefully prepared before-and-after shots, felt like...

- Honestly, most fire pits I've seen feel like they're designed by someone who's never actually built a fire outdoors. Fancy designs, but zero practic...