I've definitely seen that happen, even sticking to one brand. Had a client recently who upgraded bulbs in their kitchen—same brand, newer model—and su...

I learned the drainage lesson the hard way myself. We found an old buried septic tank halfway through excavation—talk about unexpected setbacks. Defin...

Couldn't agree more with this. I've had my share of concrete pours go sideways because of temperature swings. One time, we started pouring early in th...

I hear you on the control aspect. Nail guns are definitely handy, but there's something reassuring about tapping a nail in by hand, especially when yo...

I've noticed similar things—it's really hit or miss depending on the person you're dealing with. Had one builder-affiliated lender who was super respo...

Yeah, appraisals can be tricky like that. I've seen similar situations where homeowners put in high-end finishes or custom features, but the appraisal...

Good points all around. I've seen clients tap equity successfully, but usually when they're settled long-term. If there's any chance you'll move soon,...

I've definitely seen inspectors hesitate with newer sustainable materials, mostly because they're unfamiliar territory. Usually, a quick chat and some...

I totally get this point, but I've also seen neighborhoods where too much individuality ends up looking chaotic. A bit of structure can actually highl...