That’s been my experience too. People get hung up on the big-ticket stuff, but honestly, just swapping out old windows or beefing up insulation can ma...

ARE BUILDER REFERENCES REALLY THAT HELPFUL OR JUST FLUFF? Honestly, I think references are only as useful as the questions you ask. If you’re just ca...

WHEN “SMART” DEVICES AREN’T SO SMART AFTER ALL Been there. I’ve got a smart garage door opener that’s supposed to make life easier, but last summer...

WHEN YOU THINK YOU KNOW BETTER THAN YOUR LAWYER Ain’t that the truth. I once spent weeks arguing over a 2-foot fence height difference. In the end,...