Title: If You Had To Rig Up Your Own Home Security On A Tight Budget, What Would You Do? I’ve put up a few fake cameras for folks, but honestly, I’ve...

Couldn’t agree more. I’ve had clients call my past customers and later tell me, “They mentioned your crew was tidy, but didn’t say much about timeline...

WHAT IF YOUR CITY PAID YOU TO USE LESS WATER? Had a client last year who wanted to keep their old clawfoot tub—looked great, but it was a water hog. ...

Honestly, extensions are almost a given these days. Even with the best planning, something always pops up—weather, inspections, or a sub going MIA. I’...

No kidding. Last year, we had to redo a whole set of plans because the city snuck in a new fire separation rule. Found out from a buddy who got dinged...

That’s been my experience too. The bank’s red tape can be a pain, but it does keep everyone honest. I’ve seen projects with investor money spiral out ...

WALK-OUT BASEMENTS ON SLOPED LOTS—WORTH THE HASSLE? Honestly, I’ve built a few on tricky slopes, and they can be a headache if you don’t plan drainag...

MY ADVENTURE WITH DIY CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS Plastic sheeting in the wind is a pain—no way around it. I’ve lost more tarps to a good gust than I care t...

MY ADVENTURE WITH DIY CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS You nailed it about drainage. I’ve had to fix more than one “budget” job where folks skipped the perimeter...