Had a similar nightmare a few years back when I was subdividing a lot. Thought I'd done everything by the book, but zoning and utilities couldn't agre...

I've definitely been burned by DIY enthusiasm before. A few years back, I thought I'd save a chunk of change by handling some site grading myself—rent...

Yeah, perforated pipe can definitely help, especially if you're dealing with stubborn clay. Had a similar situation a few years back—thought gravel al...

That's a fair point about contractors and suppliers. Reminds me of this one lender I dealt with a while back—seemed great at first, friendly, responsi...