- Totally get this. We just finished building and went with a 30-year for the same reason—didn’t want to be “locked in” to higher payments. - First ye...

Title: Anyone Else Feel Awkward Talking To Their TV? - Not totally convinced about the “premium isn’t always better” thing, at least not across the b...

- Totally agree with this. I was shocked by how much they wanted to see—bank statements, invoices, even photos of the site at different stages. At one...

- Totally agree about smart bulbs being more trouble than they’re worth. - I tried a “daylight” LED once and it felt like I was in a hospital—defini...

I've actually been looking into creeping thyme myself, and from what I've read: - Pretty hardy overall, handles cold winters decently. - Might look a...

- Totally agree on the wrist strain thing—tried hand-hammering baseboards in my first custom build and regretted it halfway through. - Nail guns defin...

Interesting, but doesn't natural rubber sometimes have its own issues? I've heard it can degrade faster, especially if exposed to sunlight or humidity...

Yeah, that's what worries me too. Anyone know if there's a noticeable difference in durability between synthetic slate vs synthetic cedar styles? Wond...

- Totally agree about the paperwork headaches. We're just starting our custom build, and even with everything officially documented, I'm still finding...

That's a great idea—wish I'd thought of something similar before tossing out my last batch of offcuts. Lesson learned for next time, I guess. One thi...

- Definitely relate to this... I started off with a detailed spreadsheet too, tracking nails and screws practically. It got overwhelming fast. - Switc...

Honestly, I think most people would stop caring pretty quickly. I got one of those smart energy monitors last year—checked it religiously for about tw...