Honestly, I’ve totally blocked a vent with a couch before and wondered why the room felt like an icebox. My quick checklist: - Vents: nothing in fron...

- Totally get where you’re coming from—neighborly trust is great, but banks and buyers don’t care about a handshake. - I’ve been burned by “gentleme...

TRIMMING DOWN EXPENSES ON PROJECT SUPPLIES - I get the appeal of builder surplus stores, but honestly, I’ve had better luck with online marketplaces ...

- I’ve always wondered if the extra inch of foam is worth the price, but I guess it depends on how much freeze-thaw you get. - Perimeter drainage is...

- Couldn’t agree more. - I used to stress about “proper” dining room placement, but honestly, my table’s right by the window now so I can enjoy the ...

From my experience, resale value differences aren't huge if the veneer is done well. A few things I've noticed: - Buyers mostly care about curb appea...

Yikes, that's definitely not the kind of surprise anyone needs. Totally agree that online tools have their limits, but they're getting better all the ...