I've noticed plumbing setups have definitely gotten more user-friendly over the past few years. Manufacturers seem to have caught onto the DIY trend a...

Good points here, especially about eco-friendly paving. Curious though, has anyone dealt with liability issues if someone gets hurt on a shared drivew...

I hear you on the fiberglass vs vinyl debate. When we built our place, we went fiberglass after seeing similar warping issues at my parents' house. Th...

I totally get the balancing act you're describing. I used to swear by spreadsheets too, until building our custom home forced me to track a million ti...

I went through something similar when we finished our build last year. The builder's lender was definitely pushing for a quick close, but I decided to...

Couldn't agree more about getting everything documented upfront. When I was finalizing my custom build, I made sure to request a detailed fee schedule...

I completely relate to this approach. When I first moved into my custom home, I considered integrating smart blinds for energy savings, but the comple...

I completely understand your hesitation here. When we finished our custom build last year, we faced the exact same dilemma. Our builder's lender was c...

I've considered smart thermostats too, but honestly, a well-programmed traditional thermostat can achieve similar savings without the upfront cost. Sm...