Good call on the coated gloves—I had a similar experience when I tackled my crawlspace. The nitrile ones just couldn't hold up. Switching gloves defin...

Agreed, kiln-dried lumber usually pays off in the long run. But if budget's tight, air-drying rough-sawn lumber yourself can work—just gotta plan mont...

Had a similar situation once on a smaller development I did. Initially, the appraisal came in lower than expected, so I met with the appraiser and wal...