TITLE: Building On Level Ground: Step-By-Step Tips For Making The Most Of A Flat Lot - Tried the combo approach on a client’s place last year—permeab...
WEIGHING THE PROS AND CONS OF SWITCHING TO A 15-YEAR MORTGAGE - I’ve seen folks get burned by locking into a 15-year and then hitting a rough patch—j...
TRIMMING DOWN EXPENSES ON PROJECT SUPPLIES - I get the appeal of reusing takeout containers for paint trays, but honestly, I’ve had mixed luck. The p...
- Completely agree about the insulation—doesn’t matter what you wear, that stuff finds a way to make you miserable. I’ve had it sneak up my sleeves, d...
- Same here. I’ve tried spreadsheets, apps, even color-coded folders—still end up chasing down info in three places. - Honestly, the “simple scribble”...
- Ran into this last year after a kitchen fire—client wanted upgraded cabinets, more durable materials. Insurer only covered “like for like,” even tho...
Tried baby oil a few times myself—here's what I noticed: - Looks great initially, nice shine. - Does pick up fingerprints pretty easily, especially if...
Fair point, but I'd caution against assuming injection molding is always the safer bet. A few things to consider: - Injection molds can be pricey upf...
Fair points, but honestly, I'm not convinced placement or sensitivity tweaks solve the core issue. I've seen homeowners rearrange entire living rooms ...
- Tried AR apps a few times myself—useful, sure, but I get what you're saying about overthinking. - Had a client recently who spent days tweaking layo...
Good points here, especially about moisture content. A few things I'd add from my own experience: - Totally agree on the engineered lumber suggestion...
Frame material definitely matters, but I've seen fiberglass windows installed poorly that leaked air like crazy. Wood frames insulate well, but mainte...
- Tried the separate tab thing too, but honestly, it just became another place to lose track of stuff. - For me, partial payments usually pop up with ...
Manual J is thorough but honestly sometimes feels like overkill. A few thoughts: - Online calculators are okay-ish, but usually oversize systems (the...