Totally agree with this. I've seen kitchens with almost no ventilation hold up great because the homeowner was meticulous about sealing edges and join...

True, but honestly, the noise factor might be a bit overstated. I've installed metal roofs on several homes now, and most homeowners barely notice the...

Good point, though sometimes those "extras" can spark a whole new creative direction. I've had projects where an impulse find ended up defining the en...

Good points on ventilation and insulation—those really do make a huge difference. A few things I'd add from experience: - If you're going darker, con...

Had a similar experience recently—appraiser totally missed some key upgrades we did. A few things I learned from that whole ordeal: - Document EVERYT...

Your contingency percentage sounds pretty solid, but from experience I'd nudge it up just a bit—maybe closer to 10%. A few quick thoughts of my own: ...

Totally feel this. Battery nailers are awesome for convenience, but there's something satisfying about swinging a hammer and feeling the nail sink int...