DOES GOING ECO-FRIENDLY ACTUALLY BOOST YOUR HOME'S RESALE? I totally get where you’re coming from. People love the “wow” factor—shiny kitchens, fancy...

Honestly, I think you nailed it with this: That’s the sweet spot, isn’t it? I love the idea of my home responding to my every whim, but sometimes it ...

ARE BUILDER REFERENCES REALLY THAT HELPFUL OR JUST FLUFF? That flashlight line cracked me up—so true. I’ve been through the “raving fan” reference ...

Honestly, this is why I’m wary of these incentive programs too. I’ve dealt with a hidden leak in a guest house once—by the time we caught it, the bill...

WHY DOES EVERY OUTLET IN MY HOUSE NEED TO BE GFCI NOW? Honestly, I used to roll my eyes at all the new GFCI rules too—until I saw what a little water...