- Been down this road more times than I’d like. Here’s what’s worked for me on a shoestring: - County GIS sites are decent for a quick look, but I’...

NEED ADVICE ON REPLACING AN OLD LEAKY ROOF - Salvage yards are hit or miss. I’ve found a couple decent panels at one, but most were too banged up or ...

Title: Building green? Watch out for those sneaky VOCs - Those “eco” paints from the big box stores are hit or miss. I’ve had a few that claimed low-...

FINALLY CRACKED THE CODE ON KEEPING CONSTRUCTION COSTS IN CHECK Had a guy once who brought a level, flashlight, and a notebook to his pre-drywall ins...

STRUGGLING TO KEEP WALLS STRAIGHT WHEN BUILDING WITH LUMBER - Totally agree, engineered studs are a game changer, especially for those long hallway w...

Had the same doubts myself when I first set mine up. A few months in, and I'm sold—especially on the scheduling feature. I even rigged mine to gradual...

Yeah, bamboo flooring caught me off guard too. Put it in our guest room about three years ago—figured it'd be a low-risk test area. Honestly, it's hel...

Metal roofing's definitely worth a look. Did a project last year with a slate-style metal roof and honestly, it turned out better than expected. Coupl...

Did something similar recently, but flipped the finishes around a bit: - Went with brushed nickel fixtures (usually safe and neutral). - Paired them ...

Been there myself—tried a few apps thinking they'd simplify things, but ended up frustrated with all the extra steps. Honestly, spreadsheets might see...