- Been there with the “surprise” costs. Had a site where we budgeted 5% for contingencies, thinking we were being cautious—then hit groundwater two fe...

- Same here—simple is best. - I do add a column for payment status (pending/paid/issue) so nothing slips through the cracks. - Tried spreadsheets wi...

Casting vs Injection Molding—Which Method Works Better? You nailed it with this: - Honestly, I’ve seen a lot of injection-molded stuff fail outdo...

Good point about keeping it simple—often overlooked. A couple quick thoughts on checking soffit vents without climbing around insulation: - If you ha...

Definitely agree—having a backup plan is crucial. A few points I've found helpful over the years: - **Diversify your suppliers:** Relying too heavily...

Definitely agree about trusting your gut—reviews only get you so far. I've found the best contractors aren't always flawless on paper, but they're upf...