Title: Weekend crafts: do you prefer building from scratch or upcycling old stuff? I get where you're coming from—there’s something satisfying about ...

Definitely relate to that—those big repair bills hit harder when your monthly payment’s already up there. I went with a 15-year a few years back and y...

I get where you’re coming from, but I think the “energy vampire” thing with smart bulbs and hubs is a bit overblown. I’ve measured the draw on a few o...

WHAT IF YOUR HOME’S AIRFLOW SUDDENLY WENT HAYWIRE? I get the nostalgia for a drafty old house, but honestly, I think most drafts are just wasted ener...

If I could do it over, I’d probably at least run conduit or leave access panels for future upgrades. Retrofitting wasn’t a nightmare, but fishing wire...

BANK LOAN VS. INVESTOR FUNDING, WHICH MAKES MORE SENSE? I’m right there with you on preferring the control that comes with a bank loan. The paperwork...

Yeah, I’ve run into that too—digital maps are great for a quick look, but I never fully trust them. Have you ever tried reconciling old paper plats wi...

Yeah, that's definitely true. When I first put in my kitchen sink, I obsessed over the tiniest uneven gap between the sink edge and countertop—drove m...

Builder incentives can be appealing, sure, but watch out for hidden fees or less competitive terms buried in the fine print. I almost bit on a lender ...