Plants do help a bit, but honestly, I think it’s more about breaking up the flat surfaces than anything magical they’re doing. I’ve put a couple of bi...

Honestly, I get the appeal of burning through the mortgage faster, but I’ve seen folks stretch themselves too thin. Had a client who went 15-year, the...

Yeah, I’ve seen folks get hung up on fancy gadgets when a little weatherstripping or caulk does the trick. Not saying thermal cameras aren’t useful, b...

WHAT IF YOUR HOME’S AIRFLOW SUDDENLY WENT HAYWIRE? I get where you’re coming from with the “keep it simple” approach, but I’ve gotta push back a bit ...

Can totally relate to that. Honestly, I used to roll my eyes at some of those requirements too, but after a few projects, I gotta admit the air does f...

COLOR COMBOS THAT ODDLY PLEASE THE BRAIN Funny you mention lighting—I've lost count of how many times a client picked a color in the showroom, then h...

Yeah, I've been there too—it's like no matter how carefully you pick, there's always that one sneaky board that decides to twist overnight. Douglas fi...

Fair enough, builders definitely need to be upfront about coverage specifics. But honestly, even when you think you've got it all figured out, insuran...

I've dabbled with aluminum molds before, and honestly, they're a bit of a mixed bag. On one hand, it's great to have something cheaper and quicker tha...

You're spot on about soil conditions, found that out myself when a gentle slope turned into a muddy mess after heavy rain. Cost me extra in drainage f...

I get where you're coming from, but third-party oversight can be kind of hit-or-miss in my experience. Had a project last year where the homeowner ins...