Couldn’t agree more with the focus on practical upgrades. Here’s what I’ve noticed: - Insulation and proper windows make a massive difference. Not fl...

That’s a smart move. I did something similar last year—asked for a reference from a client where the builder had to redo part of the work. The referen...

STRUGGLING WITH VENTILATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS LATELY Couldn’t agree more, though I’ll admit I used to roll my eyes at all the paperwork. Last...

BUILDING BASE STRUCTURES—WHAT IF YOU HAD TO START OVER? - Couldn’t agree more about not skimping on the base, especially with questionable soil. - ...

WHY DOES YARD WORK ALWAYS SEEM NEVER-ENDING? - Totally agree about the “low maintenance” trap. No matter what you do, something always needs attentio...

WEIGHING THE PROS AND CONS OF SWITCHING TO A 15-YEAR MORTGAGE - We did something similar—started with a 30-year, but we’ve been throwing every bonus ...

I get where you’re coming from—sometimes it does feel like overkill, especially if you’re just putting up a small cabin or shed. But I’ve seen a neigh...

TITLE: City Code Changes—Some Make Sense, Others Just Headaches - Had a run-in with this a couple years ago when I remodeled my kitchen. The city upd...

- Definitely struggled the first time I swapped out a sink. - Measuring was trickier than I thought, and the plumbing never lines up like you hope. ...

You’re not wrong about the patience part. I’ve had the same thing happen—bring home a stack that looked decent, only to have a few twist up after a co...

- Digital backups are definitely the way to go, but honestly, I've found even tech isn't foolproof. Had my phone battery die mid-site visit once—right...