Couldn't agree more on skipping the overly fancy appliances. We also went minimal—just a smart thermostat and some basic security cameras. Honestly, t...

Recently faced a similar dilemma while customizing fixtures for my new place. Initially went with standard epoxy, but noticed discoloration pretty qui...

I get your point about documenting clearly—definitely smart advice. But from my recent experience building our first custom home, I found that having ...

You're spot on about balancing ventilation and materials—it's definitely tricky figuring out where to invest upfront. We went through something simila...