Honestly, I ran into the same thing when we moved in and swapped out all the old toilets for “efficient” ones. Ended up having to test a couple brands...
BUILDING ON LEVEL GROUND: STEP-BY-STEP TIPS FOR MAKING THE MOST OF A FLAT LOT That’s a great point about the hidden drainage systems. I went with a f...
I get the logic behind setting aside a fixed amount, but I’ve found it’s not always that simple, especially with a custom build. For me, the first yea...
TITLE: My Adventure With DIY Concrete Foundations Yeah, sleeves drifting is the bane of my existence too. I started zip-tying mine to rebar, but even...
PUTTING MONEY ASIDE "JUST IN CASE" OR RELYING ON CREDIT CARDS? I totally get what you mean about the “just in case” fund feeling like it’s not doing ...
Had a similar issue myself—picked a nice warm beige that turned straight-up peachy-orange every afternoon. Swapped bulbs, added sheer curtains, and bo...
We had a similar experience with our screened-in porch—didn't raise the appraisal at all, but it's become our favorite spot for coffee and relaxing ev...
We went through this exact dilemma when we built our first custom home last year. Pinterest is great for inspiration, but reality hits hard once you s...
Totally relate to your experience with rocky terrain. We went through something similar when we built our first custom home two years ago. Initially, ...
Yeah, I'd agree with this. When we built our custom home last year, we initially relied on drone mapping to get a good sense of the land—especially he...
That's definitely worth exploring. Another practical step is checking county tax auctions or foreclosure sales. I've known people who've snagged decen...
Yeah, reclaimed wood definitely has its quirks. I ran into something similar when we installed salvaged flooring—smelled musty for weeks despite seali...
Honestly, I tried something similar when we started our custom build—just a simple one-pager taped to the fridge. It helped initially, but once things...
Had a similar experience myself—installed mine right after moving into my custom build, thinking it'd simplify things. But the first month was a bit o...
Yeah, I get what you're saying about balance and consistency. But as someone who just built their first custom home, cordless really saved my sanity w...