Good points, but from my experience as a first-time custom homeowner, even clear maintenance standards don't always solve the issue: - Contractors in...

Good points there, insulation definitely isn't a one-size-fits-all thing. When we built our place last year, I did a ton of research and talked to a f...

- Totally relate to the basement flooding nightmare...had a similar scare last spring with our sump pump. - Started a small emergency fund too, but st...

Had a similar issue last year—planted some bamboo for privacy, and man, those roots went wild. Ended up creeping toward our driveway and lifting some ...

Good insights on soil types—I ran into similar issues with my yard. A few things I noticed: - Plate compactors worked fine for sandy areas, but strug...