Went through this exact debate when we built our place last year. A few things I learned along the way: - Engineered hardwood can definitely handle r...

Definitely noticed a difference here, though it wasn't huge right away. A few things I've observed since sealing up leaks and adding insulation: - He...

Good points—just wanted to add a couple things from my recent build: - Even "zero-VOC" paints can still have trace amounts, so ventilation matters reg...

Yeah, totally agree. We had similar issues—samples looked great individually but clashed once everything was together. I think mockups help, but light...

Good point about the rim joists—I hadn't even thought about those. Just moved into our first custom-built home last year, and I'm still figuring out a...

Totally relate to the hidden homework thing. A few months back, I hired someone to handle landscaping—figured I'd finally get weekends off. But nope, ...

Couldn't agree more. When we replaced our old roof last summer, we had a similar experience. We went with spray foam around the chimney and vents, but...