That's pretty much my take too. From a builder's perspective, they're great for comfort and convenience, but the actual savings depend heavily on your...

Solid points there. I've worked with both solid brick and veneer extensively, and honestly, veneer gets a bad rap mostly because of poor installation ...

You make a good point about verifying with county offices, but honestly, I've found GIS maps pretty reliable if you cross-reference them with recent s...

Couldn't agree more. Even after years of building custom homes, I still occasionally run into unexpected snags. It's all part of the process—keeps thi...

Interesting perspective on wool insulation—I can definitely see the appeal, especially in humid climates. But I have to say, from my experience, cellu...

You're definitely on the right track with what you've done so far. A perc test can be helpful, but honestly, I'd lean toward getting an engineer invol...