BUILDING ON LEVEL GROUND: STEP-BY-STEP TIPS FOR MAKING THE MOST OF A FLAT LOT Steel edging looks sharp but the price tag kind of scares me off. Has a...

WHAT SHOULD I LOOK FOR BEFORE SIGNING WITH AN INTERIOR DESIGNER? All of this is super helpful, especially about contracts and hidden fees. I had a fr...

That’s exactly why I haven’t upgraded yet—some of these locks want those specialty batteries, and I’m not about that life. Anyone found a decent model...

That’s pretty much my approach too—if it holds up and doesn’t break the bank, I’m happy. I tried those anti-slip additives on my basement stairs last ...

HOW DO YOU HANDLE SURPRISE COSTS WITHOUT WRECKING YOUR FINANCES? I tried tracking every unexpected expense for a while too, but honestly, I got lazy ...

That’s exactly the kind of thing I worry about—spending extra for “green” products and then having to redo everything anyway. I get wanting to avoid V...

MAKING THE SWITCH TO WATER-SAVING TOILETS: WORTH IT? I’ve been eyeing these water-saving toilets for a while, too—mostly because my water bill keeps ...

Interesting you mention that, because I had a similar experience but with mixed results. When we refinanced last year, we had just installed energy-ef...

Interesting point about the HELOC, but personally, I'd be cautious about relying on it as a backup. A few years ago, my brother-in-law had a similar m...

Totally agree that calling directly can sometimes clear things up quicker, but yeah... internal communication breakdowns are a whole different beast. ...