MAKING THE SWITCH TO WATER-SAVING TOILETS: WORTH IT? We put in a dual-flush Toto last year when we built, and honestly, the water bill did drop a bit...

UNIQUE POTENTIAL = WALLET DRAINER? Yeah, I totally get what you mean about “unique potential” being code for “get ready to spend.” When we bought our...

Totally get what you mean about the small changes making a difference. When we moved into our place, I was all about fancy insulation and weatherproof...

Smart Home On A Tight Budget—Is It Doable? Yeah, I totally get what you mean about the plastic film. I tried it last winter because everyone kept say...

Went with a bank loan myself when building our custom home, and honestly, it was pretty straightforward. Sure, the paperwork was a pain and took longe...

Yeah, totally agree with this. Screens can be super deceiving—I remember picking out a paint color online that looked perfect, then when I saw it in p...

Honestly, I get what you're saying about surveys, but they're not always the magic bullet either. When we built our custom home last year, we went ahe...

Had a similar moment when our tile guy noticed the shower niche was off-center by like 2 inches. He hesitated at first, but finally spoke up—saved us ...

Yeah, totally agree with this. When I first moved into my custom build, I planted a bunch of shrubs and trees thinking I'd stay forever...then life ha...

Yeah, jute's definitely easier on the feet. We tried layering rugs in our living room—looked great on Insta, but honestly, it was a pain to keep clean...

Haha, I feel this. We're building our first custom home right now, and honestly, I thought I was prepared for anything. Had a whole binder of plans, b...