I've had pretty good luck with plug-in energy meters—they're not lab-grade accurate or anything, but definitely good enough to help spot where you're ...

We switched to metal last year, and honestly, the insulation helped right from day one. It wasn't night-and-day quiet immediately, but definitely no m...

When we first moved into our custom-built home, I thought credit cards would be enough to handle any surprises. But honestly, after the first plumbing...

I get the appeal of kiln-dried, but honestly, even kiln-dried lumber can warp after installation if humidity fluctuates. I've found focusing more on c...

Went through something similar recently... specs and ratings had my head spinning too. In the end, talking directly to a couple local installers reall...

I've been thinking about this exact issue lately. We started out using spreadsheets for our home build budget, and at first it was great—simple, stabl...

That's exactly what I've found too. I'm building my first custom home right now, and cordless has been awesome for smaller, detailed stuff like trim a...

Mineral wool is a solid suggestion, but honestly, I went with denim insulation for my attic and haven't regretted it. It's recycled, way less itchy, a...