HOW DO YOU REALLY SAVE WATER AT HOME? QUICK POLL I’ve built a few houses with all the “water-saving” bells and whistles—low-flow toilets, showerheads...

Bank Loan Vs. Investor Funding, Which Makes More Sense? I’ve been down both roads, and honestly, investor funding can get messy fast if you’re not ca...

Title: Property Easements Still Feel Like a Treasure Hunt It’s wild, right? I’ve been building for years and you’d think by now there’d be a simple w...

Title: How Do You Handle Surprise Costs Without Wrecking Your Finances? Honestly, I’ve seen folks get burned both ways. Had a client last year who fi...

MY ADVENTURE WITH DIY CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS Yeah, I hear you on the “extras” debate. I’ve built a few places for myself over the years, and every time...

That's a fair point, but honestly, it's not always that straightforward. I've been building custom homes for over 15 years, and while reputation matte...

Interesting point, though in my experience, issues with engineered lumber often come down more to handling or environmental conditions than the materi...

Ha, exactly this. Reminds me of a kitchen remodel I did last year—city inspector showed up quoting some obscure code I'd never even heard of. Turns ou...

I've seen a few hybrid setups that worked pretty well, actually. Did a remodel about two years ago on an older farmhouse—owners were dead-set on spray...

Yeah, I hear you on the spreadsheet chaos. I've seen clients proudly whip out these elaborate Excel masterpieces, only to watch them unravel halfway t...