Title: Building base structures—what if you had to start over? - Totally agree about radiant heat. Retrofitting is brutal—did it once for a buddy and...
BUILDING ON LEVEL GROUND: STEP-BY-STEP TIPS FOR MAKING THE MOST OF A FLAT LOT - Tried the “zone” approach on my own flat lot last year. Used concrete...
Title: Digging into property easements—anyone else find online tools confusing? Couldn’t agree more. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve seen fo...
BIG CHUNKS OR LOTS OF LITTLE PAYMENTS? I lean toward bigger draws, but only after hitting clear milestones—like foundation done, framing up, etc. Too...
PRE-FORMED FLASHING VS. CUSTOM: WHAT’S REALLY “GOOD ENOUGH”? I get the caution, but I’ve had decent luck with pre-formed flashing on simple shed an...
- That’s a solid point. I’d argue sometimes less is actually better for troubleshooting though. - Mixing ecosystems can be a nightmare when you’re try...
SINK FIXTURES DRIVING ME NUTS LATELY - I get the frustration with sink mats, but I’ve actually had better luck with stainless steel grids. They don’t...
Metal roofs definitely have their perks, but they're not always the best fit for every situation. A couple things to consider: - Metal can be tricky ...
Great tips, especially about sanding thoroughly—I learned the hard way that skipping steps there just means more headaches down the road. One thing I'...
- Totally get the frustration with uneven surfaces...did a brick veneer job on our 70s ranch and found warped studs and some water damage behind the s...