Title: Smart home on a tight budget—is it doable? This hits home for me. I just moved into my first place and honestly, the idea of shelling out fo...

Title: Builder Insurance—Ever Wondered Who Covers the Mishaps? I’ve tried calling the insurer before, just to double-check, and honestly, it wasn’t a...

Ha, I feel your pain on the fiberglass itch, but honestly, blown-in isn't always a picnic either. Had some done last year and ended up with dust every...

Passive solar definitely helps, but honestly, it's not always enough on its own. We tried similar window placement, but still ended up needing area ru...

I get your point, but as someone who just went through building my first custom home, I'd caution newbies about jumping into these "hidden gems." Sure...

We went with metal too, and yeah, insulation definitely helps. Didn't think about curtains though...might give that a shot. Honestly, the rain noise b...