WHERE DO YOU EVEN START WITH HIRING SOMEONE TO DESIGN YOUR HOUSE? Honestly, I think people get too caught up in style matching at the start. Sure, yo...

I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I’ve seen smart systems pay off when they’re set up right. Here’s how I look at it: first, get your insu...

Honestly, I get where you’re coming from, but sometimes people overthink the “quick coat of paint” argument. I’ve seen neighborhoods where a mural act...

In my experience, it's less about certain trades being uninsured and more about the size and maturity of the business. Smaller outfits or newer subs o...

I've actually had better luck skipping hubs altogether. If you're really tight on cash, you can build a pretty decent smart setup just using Wi-Fi dev...

Providing receipts or a detailed list might not drastically change the appraisal, but it can help clarify things if the appraiser overlooked something...

I've definitely seen cases where adapting an approach makes a huge difference, but you're right—there are limits. Some spaces just don't have the righ...

Haha, been there more times than I'd like to admit. If you're still dealing with stubborn mineral buildup, here's something that's worked well for me ...

Totally agree on the rough-sawn lumber route—definitely a practical choice. One quick tip though: always double-check moisture levels before building....

Insurance premiums can definitely vary, but from what I've seen, modular homes aren't always pricier to insure. The key is how they're classified—some...

Couldn't agree more. If you're redoing the roof anyway, here's what I'd suggest: first, check your attic insulation—poor insulation can compound venti...

I've had similar experiences with reclaimed brick walls. Clients worry about chips and uneven coloring at first, but once they're up, those imperfecti...

Had a similar experience recently—builder left the site messy daily, but the project finished ahead of schedule and under budget. Learned to pick my b...