Yeah, sometimes those budget fixtures surprise you...I've had mixed luck myself. Had one cheap faucet that lasted forever, but another that leaked wit...

Totally agree on the furniture pads—saved me a few headaches too. Hadn't thought much about cork density before, though... good tip. I guess every flo...

My folks' place has veneer that's pushing 25 years now...still looks decent, but they've had to patch up a few loose spots here and there. Probably de...

Totally agree about those quirky lots being hidden gems. A friend of mine snagged a steep hillside plot that everyone else passed on. She ended up bui...

Seasonal scouting definitely goes beyond just weather, at least from what I've seen. Rivers can be tricky—my cousin bought a place near one a few year...

Haha, been there! But honestly, I've found that buying fixtures locally from reuse centers or salvage yards can sometimes beat online clearance deals—...

I see your point, but honestly, sometimes minimalist spaces just don't click for everyone. My sister went through something similar—her place looked a...