WEIGHING THE PROS AND CONS OF SWITCHING TO A 15-YEAR MORTGAGE I hear you on the flexibility thing. We just finished building our place last year, and...
That’s exactly where I landed after moving in. At first, I tried to save a few bucks with the cheap LEDs, but half of them buzzed or flickered like cr...
I get where you're coming from—I've had the same issue trying to get my TV to understand basic commands. The worst is when it just flat-out ignores yo...
I get what you mean about levers and accessibility, but honestly, I’ve never been a fan of how they look. Maybe it’s just me, but knobs feel more clas...
This is so true. I learned the hard way—spent a chunk on fancy fixtures, but skimped on soundproofing between rooms. Now my kid’s drum practice basica...
I get where you’re coming from about the foundation, but honestly, I’d argue framing is just as critical. True, but if your walls aren’t square or pl...
SINK FIXTURES DRIVING ME NUTS LATELY Honestly, this is exactly where I landed after moving into our new place last year. I went all-in on the “spot...
Honestly, I think you nailed it—site conditions are everything. When I started my own build, I was super tempted to go overboard with layers and “just...
Title: Appraisal Came In Lower Than Expected—Now What? Honestly, I get it—everyone drools over the backsplash, but nobody cares about the insulation ...
I get your point, but honestly, I think the savings from insulating something small like an attic hatch are a bit overstated. Sure, every little bit h...
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...