I get the appeal of stone dust, but honestly, I've found it pretty hit-or-miss too. It can compact nicely at first, but once water gets in there and f...

Yeah, the appraisal situation is tricky. While I agree appraisers are gradually catching up, they're still pretty cautious about assigning value to ne...

You're definitely not alone—those insulation numbers can feel like a maze at first. Personally, I've found that brands like Andersen and Marvin offer ...

Couldn't agree more about GIS maps. They're a good starting point, but I've seen them off by several feet in some cases—not a huge deal until you're p...

Definitely agree on acclimating lumber onsite—it's surprising how many builders skip that step. I've also found that paying attention to moisture cont...

I get the appeal of printouts, but honestly, after a few months, my desk starts looking like an archaeological dig site... layers upon layers of paper...