Yeah, that's spot on. My cousin built on a slope thinking he'd save money upfront, but ended up spending way more on drainage fixes and reinforcing wa...

Totally agree with this. When I built my workshop a couple years back, budget was tight, so I went with standard lumber instead of kiln-dried. Thought...

Totally get the upfront budget clarity thing, but sometimes being overly rigid can backfire. Had a subcontractor once who suggested a pricier approach...

That's a fair point, and I totally get the appeal of solid brick. But honestly, when we were doing our remodel, the cost difference was pretty signifi...

Had a similar experience myself when we were renovating our little bakery space. Initially, reclaimed bricks seemed like the perfect balance between c...