Fair point, but honestly, sometimes there's never a "good" time for certain topics—insurance included. When we built our first custom home, I found it...

- Good call on stacking and tarping. Did something similar myself—saved a lot of headaches. - One thing I'm still wrestling with is moisture control. ...

From my experience building our first custom home, location definitely matters. A few points I learned along the way: - Colder climates see quicker re...

- Went through something similar—picked reclaimed wood floors thinking it'd be eco-smart. - Looked great initially, but maintenance was a headache and...

Totally get where you're coming from. Went through something similar myself recently after moving into our custom build. A few quick thoughts based on...