That’s fair, but in my experience, lenders’ risk models rarely shift just because of a few quick builds. Even with a track record, I’ve had banks stic...

I get where you’re coming from—weather can really mess with stuff over time. I went with outdoor-rated cable mostly for peace of mind, but honestly, i...

Stuck in limbo is the perfect way to put it. I had a project last fall where I brought both a digital tablet and a paper set—figured I’d cover all bas...

That’s exactly why I went with a bank loan for my last project. Investors wanted to nix the green roof because it “didn’t add value fast enough.” Sure...

NEED ADVICE ON REPLACING AN OLD LEAKY ROOF Stretching the budget a bit for better materials is usually the right call, especially with something as c...

Swapping to high CRI LEDs made a bigger difference than I expected too. If you’re missing that warm incandescent vibe, try bulbs in the 2700K–3000K ra...