DIGGING INTO PROPERTY EASEMENTS—ANYONE ELSE FIND ONLINE TOOLS CONFUSING? That’s wild about the six feet difference—honestly, that’s exactly the kind ...

Digging Up the Backyard: Found More Than Just Dirt I totally get what you mean about the “junk” adding character. When we started working on our back...

Honestly, I didn’t realize how much of a pain the regular switches would be until I had to explain to my parents (twice) why they can’t just flip them...

Couldn’t agree more with this. I used to drool over those Pinterest kitchens, but after living through one winter in a drafty rental, insulation shot ...

Haha, totally relate to the voice command struggle—nothing worse than whisper-yelling at Alexa at 2 am because she misunderstood "heat" as "beat" and ...

Had a similar moment of panic myself not long ago. We bought a lot to build our first custom home, and naturally, I was glued to the county GIS maps f...

I totally get your point about control. When we built our custom home, we debated between a bank loan and private investors (family members mostly). G...

I get what you're saying, but honestly, I think almost any space can become plant-friendly if you're willing to get creative. My old apartment had ter...

That's a really good point. When we were building our place, I remember feeling frustrated because some things I'd assumed were obvious turned out to ...

Totally feel your pain on this one. When we were picking windows for our custom build, I swear I spent more time researching insulation ratings than a...

I can relate to the drainage oversight big time. When I tackled my first concrete walkway, I was so focused on getting the surface smooth and level, d...

Totally agree about lighting layers making a huge difference—I went heavy on mood lighting at first, but quickly realized I needed practical lamps too...

Couldn't agree more with this! When we were finishing up our build, I initially underestimated how important those photos and receipts would be. Lucki...