DIGGING UP THE BACKYARD: FOUND MORE THAN JUST DIRT I get where you’re coming from, but I’d challenge the idea that it always has to be a choice bet...

I get where you’re coming from about not getting too hung up on credentials, but I’d actually push back a bit there. In my experience, especially with...

WEIGHING THE PROS AND CONS OF SWITCHING TO A 15-YEAR MORTGAGE I’ve been down the 15-year road, and honestly, it’s a bit like signing up for a luxury ...

BUILDING BASE STRUCTURES—WHAT IF YOU HAD TO START OVER? That’s a familiar story—tech moves so fast, it’s almost impossible to predict what’ll actuall...

Appraisers usually pull comps from recent sales within the last 3-6 months, but in slower luxury markets, they might stretch that timeline a bit. Outd...

Yeah, totally get that. I usually recommend setting aside cash for at least the major unexpected issues—think foundation surprises, plumbing nightmare...

Had a similar experience when we were putting in our pool. The city's online maps made it look like we had plenty of room, but when the surveyor came ...

Totally agree with your points on mineral wool. I switched over during a recent attic renovation, and yeah, the install was a bit of a wrestling match...

Definitely agree with this. I've found that pairing active filtration with strategic plant placement can make a noticeable difference. Plants like sna...