HOW DO YOU REALLY SAVE WATER AT HOME? QUICK POLL Phased landscaping is a smart move—those rebates barely scratch the surface once you factor in labor...

NEED ADVICE ON REPLACING AN OLD LEAKY ROOF I get where you’re coming from on felt being fine if you’re not leaving it exposed, but I’ve seen too many...

Totally get where you’re coming from. I used to think I needed some elaborate spreadsheet with formulas for every little thing, but honestly, it just ...

BANK LOAN VS. INVESTOR FUNDING, WHICH MAKES MORE SENSE? Funny you mention the “too many cooks” thing—had a project last year where an investor wanted...

I get your point about energy-efficient upgrades eventually catching on, but honestly, I'm not convinced appraisers will shift their approach anytime ...

You're spot-on about the importance of initial prep work. Have you considered how much soil testing factors into this? I've found that even with caref...

You raise some interesting points, but I wouldn't count on appraisal standards changing quickly. Appraisers rely heavily on historical sales data and ...

Interesting perspective, especially about the zoning oversight. Makes me wonder—have you found banks to be flexible enough when unexpected issues pop ...