I've actually done something similar to what you're suggesting—using engineered studs in strategic spots—and it worked out pretty well. Last summer, I...

Had a similar situation when we first got our place built. Initially, we went with the builder's lender since it seemed easier, and honestly, we were ...

LVP is decent, but we had issues with it feeling a bit slippery for our lab mix—especially during her crazy zoomies. Switched to laminate with a textu...