Good points overall. I'd also add that if you're looking for affordable land, don't overlook parcels that seem less attractive at first glance—like th...

Yeah, gravel's one of those things you don't realize matters until it really, really does. I've seen folks skip proper compaction too, thinking it's j...

Had the same issue myself a couple years ago when we were doing our addition. Moisture was definitely part of it, but honestly, sometimes lumber quali...

Mesh definitely helps, but honestly, I'd lean towards Zigbee or even Thread if you're serious about scaling up. Wi-Fi bulbs are convenient, sure, but ...

Totally agree about reuse centers. I used to chase online deals too, but after factoring in shipping and the hassle of returns, local salvage yards tu...