DIGGING INTO PROPERTY EASEMENTS—ANYONE ELSE FIND ONLINE TOOLS CONFUSING? I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually had some luck with the new...
Estimating Building Expenses: What Tools Or Sites Do You Trust? Funny you mention calling suppliers—I’ve had more accurate numbers from a 5-minute ch...
BUILDING ON LEVEL GROUND: STEP-BY-STEP TIPS FOR MAKING THE MOST OF A FLAT LOT Couldn’t agree more about berms being underrated. We did a project la...
Honestly, I’ve lost count of how many times we’ve had to rip out “approved” ductwork because the inspector had a different interpretation than the las...
I hear this a lot, but honestly, I think it depends more on the model than the water pressure. We put in a Toto Drake in a tight powder room last year...
Funny you mention that—last year I built a house for a family who wanted “hotel-style” signage everywhere. We did icons and words for everything: pant...
WEIGHING THE PROS AND CONS OF SWITCHING TO A 15-YEAR MORTGAGE I’ve seen a lot of folks get caught off guard by unexpected repairs, just like your roo...
Tried to cut corners on ventilation once, thinking I could outsmart the system with a couple of extra bath fans and some strategic window time. Didn’t...
Sliding doors are notorious for letting sound leak through, no matter how good the seal looks on paper. I’ve had clients who were shocked at how much ...
Smart Fixtures That Don’t Look Like UFOs Man, I hear you on the “modern” fixtures clashing with older homes. I’ve worked on a bunch of renovations wh...
Had a client a couple years back who relied exclusively on online maps for preliminary planning. Looked clean on screen, but when we got the official ...
Reminds me of a build I did a couple years back. County records showed a clear easement, but when we got out there, the markers were nowhere near matc...
I totally relate to your experience about empty spaces feeling like wasted potential at first. When I started building custom homes, I remember workin...
Had a similar thing happen last weekend—asked my TV to dim the lights (smart home setup), and it started playing some random documentary about lightho...
That's a good point about balancing aesthetics and practicality. Reminds me of a tiny home project I worked on a few years back—we found this beautifu...