I’ve noticed lenders around here are pretty rigid once the paperwork’s signed. Ours was 16 months, and when delays hit, they just shrugged—said we’d n...
Totally get what you mean about wanting to fill every corner. When we moved in, I had this urge to “finish” the yard too—ended up with a few random fl...
I get where you’re coming from, but I actually didn’t mind the checklist as much as I expected. It was rigid, sure, but it kept everyone accountable. ...
MAKING THE SWITCH TO WATER-SAVING TOILETS: WORTH IT? That “universal fit” claim is definitely misleading. I ran into the same thing—thought it’d be a...
MAKING THE SWITCH TO WATER-SAVING TOILETS: WORTH IT? I get what you mean about the noise. We put in two water-saving toilets when we moved into our...
I’ve been struggling with the “ugly gadget” problem too. Some of these smart switches look like they belong in a server room, not a living room. I tri...
Title: Building Green? Watch Out For Those Sneaky VOCs I get where you're coming from, but I think the certifications still have value, even if the s...
Honestly, I get why you’d want everything in writing, but even then, it’s not always ironclad. My builder’s contract spelled out insurance responsibil...
I hear you—had a similar situation with a mature maple. The builder kept warning us about roots and possible future shifting, but we were determined t...
I get your point about simplicity, but honestly, I found using a dedicated app way more manageable than spreadsheets. Spreadsheets got messy fast for ...
I agree clear communication is key, but even with the best intentions, misunderstandings can happen. When we built our home, a minor boundary discrepa...
I get the appeal of snake plants and pothos, especially from an aesthetic or psychological standpoint. But honestly, if we're talking strictly about V...
I get your point, but permanent easements can feel pretty daunting too—especially if you're new to this (like me). I'd probably lean toward something ...
Had the exact same issue—guests awkwardly standing in the dark, unsure what to do. Did you find smart switches intuitive enough for visitors, or is th...
We faced something similar in our master bath. Initially went with matte black fixtures because the aesthetic matched our overall design concept perfe...