Funny you mention the sticky note—my wife still jokes about the “do not touch” signs I plastered everywhere during my last switch swap. I’m with you o...

I hear you on the vintage lamp thing—sometimes aesthetics just win out over efficiency. I’ve tried tracking energy use too, and honestly, it mostly co...

That’s the kicker with rigid foam—if your attic’s got weird angles or old lumber that’s not straight, you end up spending half your time trimming and ...

Good points on hidden septic costs—those can really sting. But don't overlook smaller towns near state parks or conservation areas. Sometimes they're ...

Totally get where you're coming from, but I think it really depends on your comfort level and how much legwork you're willing to put in. I've done a c...

Haha, totally relate to the silicone caulk panic—been there myself. But honestly, I'd still take undermount installation over wrestling with farmhouse...

I've actually had matte black fixtures for about a year now, and while they do hide spots better initially, I've noticed they show soap scum pretty cl...

Yeah, totally agree on shopping around—sticking with the builder's lender might seem convenient, but convenience rarely equals savings. When we built ...

Haha, been there myself... honestly though, once you accept a bit of imperfection, life gets easier. Plus, textured tiles hide scratches and scuffs wa...