Digging Up The Backyard: Found More Than Just Dirt It’s a fair point about the cost, but have you factored in the long-term wear of new bricks versus...

BUILDING ON LEVEL GROUND: STEP-BY-STEP TIPS FOR MAKING THE MOST OF A FLAT LOT That “soil learning” thing actually makes total sense to me. I’ve notic...

Yeah, I hear you on the gamble with those odd features. Sometimes you walk into a space and think, “What on earth did they expect anyone to do with th...

I’ve actually wondered about powder coating on plastics too, but from what I’ve seen, most plastics can’t handle the high temps needed for powder curi...

I totally get what you mean—having a bookkeeper doesn’t magically make the chaos disappear. I’ve tried a few apps, but honestly, sometimes just a simp...

That's actually a really good point about sound insulation. Solid brick definitely has that advantage—I've worked on a few projects in busy urban area...

Couldn't agree more—planning ahead makes a huge difference. Did you find certain flooring materials easier to work with in terms of VOC levels? I've n...

Yeah, that's probably the smart move... seems like updates are always a bit of a gamble. Glad Ecobee's working out better for you—maybe some companies...

That's a fair point about providing solid data, but do you think documentation alone always solves the issue? I've seen cases where even detailed ener...

Yeah, local codes can really throw you a curveball if you're not careful. Did your cousin run into any zoning issues when switching from RV to slab? I...

That's a great point about casually highlighting upgrades during the appraisal. Did you find it tricky to balance pointing things out without feeling ...

I second the porcelain tile suggestion—did something similar last summer. They're holding up great, even after some pretty intense bonfires. Curious t...