I’ve had lenders push for 12 months, but I can’t remember the last time a build actually wrapped up that fast. Even with the best crews, there’s alway...

TITLE: LOOKING FOR AFFORDABLE LAND—ANY HIDDEN GEMS? Funny how the “problem” lots end up being the ones with the most character. I’ve worked with folk...

Funny thing, I tried something similar with a custom metal grille, but honestly, it still drew my eye every time I walked in. Maybe I’m just picky. I ...

Putting Money Aside "Just In Case" Or Relying On Credit Cards? That “I’ll pay it off next month” line is way too familiar. I’ve seen folks get burned...

DEALING WITH ITCHY PINK NIGHTMARE IN MY ATTIC Man, the “pink stuff” is like glitter—once it’s on you, it’s never really gone. I remember the first ti...

Funny you mention that—one time we were retrofitting an old bungalow and the previous owner had gone DIY with the pink stuff. I swear, two weeks later...

TRIMMING DOWN EXPENSES ON PROJECT SUPPLIES I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve had a few jobs where mixing materials actually worked out better ...

PUTTING MONEY ASIDE "JUST IN CASE" OR RELYING ON CREDIT CARDS? That furnace story hits close to home—literally. I get the logic behind one big emer...