- Just went through this with our new build, and I totally get what you mean about the drain lines. - - That was my biggest worry too. We have al...

- Totally get what you mean about the character you get from casting. - When we were picking out details for our place, the cast crown molding just ...

BANK LOAN VS. INVESTOR FUNDING, WHICH MAKES MORE SENSE? Totally relate to the “forced planning” thing—my bank made me outline every single expense, w...

- Totally relate. When we moved in, I thought mixing my grandma’s floral chair with a modern lamp would be “quirky.” It was just weird at first. - Gav...

THINKING ABOUT BUILDING A CUSTOM HOME—WORTH THE HASSLE? I get where you’re coming from, but I have to admit—I focused more on finishes and layout tha...

Good points here—I just finished my first custom fire pit setup last month, and edging was a lifesaver. Couple quick things I learned: - Metal edging ...

Had a similar experience with bamboo dish racks myself: - Loved the look initially—clean, minimalist vibe. - After about 4 months, same issues: water...

Haha, totally feel you on that one. Just finished setting up some basic smart stuff myself without emptying my wallet. Here's what worked for me: - S...

Totally relate to the spreadsheet meltdown...been there more times than I'd like to admit. A couple quick thoughts: - Trello boards really helped me ...