We ran into something similar during our remodel—had a 12-month loan but ended up needing the extension thanks to a surprise delay with the energy eff...

DEALING WITH ITCHY PINK NIGHTMARE IN MY ATTIC You’re not alone in the “fiberglass regret” club—been there, scratched that. I’ve had more than a few e...

BUILDING GREEN? WATCH OUT FOR THOSE SNEAKY VOCS I hear you on the budget pain. When we renovated our kitchen, we went with a mid-range low-VOC pain...

That’s honestly my biggest gripe too. Some models just don’t have the “oomph” you’d expect. I will say, though, in areas with water restrictions or hi...

Title: Putting Money Aside "Just In Case" Or Relying On Credit Cards? That’s a really good point about local contractors and emergencies—sometimes th...

Funny how often that rings true, especially when you’re thinking about building sustainably. I’ve seen some wild-shaped lots that look like a steal, b...

You raise a good point about appraisal guidelines, but I'm not sure tweaking them to include long-term savings projections would be straightforward. A...

I agree with this completely. Last summer, I experimented with some cast resin garden lights, and even though I used UV-resistant resin, they still fa...

I get why you'd prefer dipping into savings over credit cards, but sometimes strategic use of rewards cards can actually be beneficial. When we upgrad...

That's a practical approach—visibility is definitely key. I've tried the weekly scheduling method myself, and while it generally helps, I find unexpec...

That's a good point about willow trees. I've heard similar stories—one client had a beautiful maple tree causing some serious driveway cracks because ...

I switched from fiberglass to cellulose about five years ago, and honestly, it was a relief to ditch the itchy mess. Looked into spray foam too, but d...