WHAT’S A “NORMAL” LENGTH FOR CONSTRUCTION LOANS THESE DAYS? You’re not alone—my last build took 16 months and that was with a pretty motivated crew. ...
Couldn’t agree more. I once fell in love with a property that looked perfect online—until my surveyor flagged a sewer easement slicing right through t...
KEEPING TRACK OF YOUR CONSTRUCTION LOAN PAYMENTS WITHOUT LOSING YOUR MIND I totally get the spreadsheet love—there’s something satisfying about havin...
SINK FIXTURES DRIVING ME NUTS LATELY I totally get this, but I’ll admit I’m still in the “chasing every spot” phase—can’t help myself, especially a...
Mixing brands is a nightmare, honestly. I tried to save a bit by grabbing a couple of “compatible” bulbs from different companies and it just wasn’t w...
MY ADVENTURE WITH DIY CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS I get where you’re coming from, but I actually think there is such a thing as being *too* paranoid about w...
TRIPLE-GLAZED WINDOWS: WORTH IT OR NOT? Gotta push back a little on this: I used to think the same thing until we moved into a place with triple-...
Honestly, you nailed it—TV reno shows are pure fantasy when it comes to plumbing. Every “quick install” I’ve ever done has turned into a puzzle, espec...
I've noticed the same thing with cheaper sensors... battery life can be a real headache. One trick that worked for me was tweaking the polling interva...
Quartz is a safe bet for sure, but honestly, I think butcher block gets a bad rap sometimes. Yeah, it takes a bit more TLC, but the warmth and charact...
That's an interesting point about bracing and insulation. I've seen builders get so focused on alignment that they overlook how their bracing choices ...
Tyvek suits are definitely a step up, but honestly, I've found them a bit overkill for quick attic jobs. They're great if you're spending hours up the...
Yeah, liability's definitely something to iron out early. When we shared a driveway at our last place, our insurance agent recommended clearly definin...
Totally agree battery nailers have improved a ton. I recently helped remodel a friend's luxury cabin—tons of cedar beams—and the cordless nailer was g...