Totally get where you’re coming from. We just finished our first build, and I swear the codes changed twice before we even got drywall up. It’s wild h...
MY ADVENTURE WITH DIY CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS We went with LVP flooring over a dimpled underlayment, just in case. It’s not as warm as carpet, but hon...
MY ADVENTURE WITH DIY CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS That’s reassuring to hear—I was worried I was just being too picky about those patches. I haven’t tried cu...
Totally relate to the “slow-cooking myself in a plastic bag” part. I tried those painter’s coveralls too and lasted maybe half an hour before I had to...
Title: Building Green? Watch Out For Those Sneaky VOCs Shellac definitely has a mind of its own when the air gets damp. I tried finishing a couple of...
I've wondered about this too. When we moved into our new place, we splurged a bit on higher-end injection molded patio chairs, and honestly, they've h...
I haven't noticed huge differences between brands, but battery type definitely matters. I grabbed a cheaper green laser for framing some walls in my b...
Totally agree about the dimming—didn't realize how much I'd love it till I had it. Have you tried syncing them with your TV or music yet? Wondering if...
We went with rounded edges too, and honestly, it saved us from a lot of headaches. But silicone mats...I tried them near the sink, and while they did ...
We just moved into our custom place a couple months ago, and honestly, your plumbing story made me laugh (sorry!) because we had almost the exact same...
Yeah, good points on the triple-pane windows. We went double-pane fiberglass frames and noticed a huge improvement already. Also, totally agree about ...
Interesting perspective—I hadn't really thought about the documentation angle. I'm currently building my first custom home, and honestly, the insuranc...
Glad you mentioned this—I just finished my first custom build and went with formaldehyde-free plywood for our kitchen cabinets. Honestly, the differen...
Good call on the backrest angle—I hadn't thought much about that. When we first moved into our place, I was convinced the dining chairs were just too ...
Haha, I totally get that feeling. When we were designing our home, we briefly considered a tiny house, but quickly realized we needed room to breathe—...