TRIMMING DOWN EXPENSES ON PROJECT SUPPLIES That hits home. I once tried to salvage old beams from a warehouse teardown for a loft project—looked am...

Couldn't agree more—I've seen some beautifully designed veneer projects turn into nightmares because moisture management was overlooked. On the flip s...

Couldn't agree more with this point. Over the years, I've noticed that even the best materials won't save a build if the groundwork isn't solid. I rem...

I've seen simple written agreements work pretty well, actually. A friend of mine bought some land from a neighbor with just a one-page note outlining ...

That's a good point about it often coming down to the individual loan officer. I've seen similar things happen—worked with a small lender once who was...

Totally get where you're coming from—I've bounced between apps and spreadsheets myself. Apps always seem great at first, but then I hit that wall wher...

I get your point about incentives sometimes being more hype than substance, but I've also seen them work out pretty well. When we developed a small co...

I really appreciate this perspective. Sometimes those unexpected obstacles—like beams or ducts—can feel frustrating at first, but they often lead to t...