Couldn’t agree more about the buried Ethernet—once it’s in, you really do forget it’s there. I’ve had one running under my side yard for years and nob...

TITLE: How Do You Handle Surprise Costs Without Wrecking Your Finances? Couldn’t agree more about the buffer—20% is my minimum too, though I’ve had a...

STRUGGLING TO KEEP WALLS STRAIGHT WHEN BUILDING WITH LUMBER That “artistic wave” is all too familiar. I’ve had my fair share of walls that looked per...

TRIMMING DOWN EXPENSES ON PROJECT SUPPLIES Funny you mention warped wood—been there, done that. I once thought I was clever grabbing a truckload of “...

BANK LOAN VS. INVESTOR FUNDING, WHICH MAKES MORE SENSE? I totally get wanting to keep control—there’s a certain peace of mind in knowing every decisi...

Interesting perspective, but I'd be a bit cautious about relying too heavily on recycled slabs for drainage. I tried something similar a few years bac...

Totally agree—digital visualizers can be pretty deceptive. A few years back, I chose what appeared to be a soft, calming blue for our bedroom walls us...

Estate sales are definitely underrated for architectural finds. I've sourced some beautiful vintage hardware—door knobs, cabinet pulls—that added subt...

I've used Floetrol quite a bit, especially on interior trim and cabinetry. In my experience, drying time was pretty similar to standard thinners—maybe...

You're on the right track with this thinking. From my experience, larger gravel definitely helps with airflow and drainage. I've found about 3-4 inche...

That's true, but I've noticed that in older neighborhoods, buyers sometimes specifically ask about the brick type—especially if they're familiar with ...

I get your point about the cordless nail gun, but honestly, I've found myself reaching for the palm nailer more often lately. Had a recent plumbing pr...

I can relate to that frustration—when I first started tracking my construction loan payments digitally, I went a little overboard with tagging too. At...