Had a similar thing happen on a custom build a couple years back—insurer shrugged off a detailed appraisal we had done. Eventually, after some back-an...

Yeah, totally agree with this. I've built plenty of homes with both setups, and honestly, if you're looking at it purely from a comfort and efficiency...

You're spot-on about flooring—learned that lesson myself after a client called me back about squeaky boards. A little extra prep upfront beats callbac...

Yeah, I hear you—soft water isn't exactly a magic wand for appliances. I've seen plenty of dishwashers and water heaters bite the dust even in homes w...

I get what you're saying about the mirror—sounds cool in theory, but I can see how it'd feel weird in practice. I installed one of those voice-control...

Weekly check-ins are a solid idea, but honestly, even that can sometimes feel like too much if you're juggling multiple projects. I've been there—thin...