Wish I'd known more about soil prep before diving into my build. We went with foam insulation under the slab because it was recommended as a solid cho...

Totally get what you're saying about AR and mockups. We used digital previews when building our place, and honestly, it didn't fully prepare us for ho...

I get what you're saying about keeping scraps around, but honestly, I've found it more hassle than help. At first, I saved every leftover piece thinki...

I get your point about cash reserves, but honestly, credit cards aren't just a temporary fix—they can be a strategic tool if you're disciplined. I'm i...

Good points about standing seam roofs—I went with one on my new build and haven't regretted it yet. Honestly, the noise isn't as bad as some people ma...

Exactly—did this when we built our deck last summer. Saved us from having to buy extra lumber, and honestly, no one's crawling underneath to inspect i...

Same experience here. When I built my place, I initially thought foam insulation was just overpriced hype. But after dealing with that itchy pink stuf...

Went through this exact debate when building our place last year. Ended up sticking with fiberglass because, honestly, spray foam seemed like a headac...

Yeah, this was exactly my experience too. One inspector made us redo some plumbing connections that another inspector had already approved. Super frus...

Yeah, I hear you on the neighbor thing, but honestly, it's not even just about avoiding floods or disasters. When we built our first custom home last ...