NEED ADVICE ON REPLACING AN OLD LEAKY ROOF I get the point about not splurging on high-end materials if you’re not staying long-term, but I’ve actual...

That’s a fair warning, but sometimes those “problem” parcels are where the real gems hide. I’ve worked on a cabin project where we negotiated an easem...

MY ADVENTURE WITH DIY CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS Man, I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve had clients call me years later about weird moisture issues—al...

Yeah, the “natural” label can be a bit of a moving target. I’ve had clients swear by plant-based finishes, but when you actually dig into the data she...

PUTTING MONEY ASIDE "JUST IN CASE" OR RELYING ON CREDIT CARDS? I’m with you on the single emergency fund—tried the “bucket” method for a few months a...

That hits close to home. I remember a remodel a few years back where the client insisted on this “tool-free” mounting system for their farmhouse sink....

Title: Odd-Shaped Lots—Not Always a Headache I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually had a few clients who made odd-shaped lots work in the...