That’s been my experience too—every “clarification” just means more waiting around. I’ve found it helps to print out the new rules, highlight what mak...

Couldn't agree more. I was skeptical at first—figured a smart thermostat alone would handle everything—but humidity really is a sneaky factor. After n...

Yeah, Kohler's instructions can be a real test of patience. Installed a kitchen faucet from them a couple years back, and honestly, I spent half the a...

That's a good point about orientation and surroundings. I'd also add that you should always check the land after heavy rain. Seriously, visit it right...

Mirrors can definitely help, but honestly, I've found placement to be way trickier than most people think. It's not always as simple as just putting o...

Modular stuff can be hit or miss, honestly. We tried a modular sofa-bed combo in our guest room/office setup. At first, it was great—easy to switch ar...

We went through something similar a couple years back when we considered tapping into our home equity to redo the bathrooms. At first, it seemed like ...

Good points made here, especially about fees and timelines. One thing I'd add from personal experience is to take a closer look at how responsive they...