Good points about the investor route. I went the bank loan direction myself a few years back and honestly, it wasn't nearly as bad as people warned me...

I feel your pain on this one. Had a similar experience with laminate flooring a few years back—thought I'd measured perfectly, but didn't account enou...

I see where you're coming from, but honestly, renewable agreements can be tricky too. I've been through something similar, and every renewal period tu...

That's a good point—neighbors often know more than the official records. But I'd still recommend double-checking any informal agreements with somethin...

Great tip about rotating the boards—I learned that lesson myself after dealing with some frustrating warping issues. Another small thing I've found he...