Yeah, that sums it up perfectly. We went the bank route for our custom build, and while they weren't overly intrusive, there was definitely a steady s...

Totally agree about cellulose being a lifesaver. Just finished our custom build and went with blown-in cellulose after hearing horror stories about fi...

I recently picked up a cordless nailer for some trim work around my new place, and yeah, it was a bit heavier than I expected at first. But honestly, ...

Totally agree with this. When we moved into our custom build last year, I thought cash would cover everything... until we had an unexpected plumbing i...

Same here, cellular shades were a game changer for us too. We noticed fewer cold pockets around the windows right away. Still planning to tackle prope...

That's a fair point about balancing efficiency and character. I'm in the middle of my first custom build right now, and honestly, I prefer the nail gu...