Honestly, I get the checklist thing, but sometimes you just have to draw a line. I’ve pushed back on lenders about “complete” when it’s something like...

WHEN YOU THINK YOU KNOW BETTER THAN YOUR LAWYER Totally get where you’re coming from. I’ve tried to cut corners before, thinking I was saving money o...

Title: When the night sky turns to day: what if your neighborhood was lit up 24/7? I actually tried to save money by swapping out a bunch of old floo...

WEIGHING THE PROS AND CONS OF SWITCHING TO A 15-YEAR MORTGAGE You nailed it about life getting in the way of those “extra” payments. I tried the auto...

TRIMMING DOWN EXPENSES ON PROJECT SUPPLIES If you’re getting through those contractor packs before they go bad, I get the math. For me, I end up toss...

I hear you on the price vs. smell issue. Here’s how I handle it: 1. If you’re on a budget, I’d go with the cheaper synthetic option and just air it ...

Title: Keeping Track Of Your Construction Loan Payments Without Losing Your Mind Spreadsheets are definitely a step up from just dumping stuff in fol...