ARE BUILDER REFERENCES REALLY THAT HELPFUL OR JUST FLUFF? I used to think references were just a box to check, but I learned the hard way that asking...

WHERE DO YOU EVEN START WITH HIRING SOMEONE TO DESIGN YOUR HOUSE? Honestly, I think you nailed it—if you don’t plan for the boring stuff, you end up ...

WHAT’S A “NORMAL” LENGTH FOR CONSTRUCTION LOANS THESE DAYS? In my experience, 12 months is pretty standard for most construction loans, but I’ve seen...

WHEN THE NIGHT SKY TURNS TO DAY: WHAT IF YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD WAS LIT UP 24/7? I’ve lived in the same house for over twenty years, and I’ve seen our str...

That’s really the key—placement and shielding. I’ve lived in places where they just threw up bright lights everywhere, and it actually made things wor...

I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually seen buyers get hung up on little things more than you’d think. Had a couple walk away over some “ch...

I get what you mean—half the time I just grab the remote out of habit, even though the voice thing is right there. The accuracy isn’t great either, es...

Title: Finally Cracked The Code On Keeping Construction Costs In Check I get what you mean about the patchwork look having character, but I’ll be hon...

Definitely been there. Last time I swapped out a kitchen sink, I found a handful of rusty screws and what looked like a melted plastic toy wedged behi...

Yeah, learned that the hard way when framing my shed. Even carefully sorted lumber twisted after a few days. Have you tried using engineered lumber fo...

You're spot on about layout being key. I've had both—a smaller patio that felt cozy and inviting, and a larger one that somehow always felt awkward. T...

Yeah, learned that the hard way when I was making custom brackets for some shelving units. Thought I had the measurements spot-on, but turns out a tin...