- Totally agree, it’s wild how much paperwork piles up for something like vent inspections. - I started snapping pics with my phone and emailing them ...

- That “mini pond” situation is way too familiar. I thought my lot was flat enough to not worry, but first big rain proved me wrong—water pooled right...

- I get what you mean, but honestly, I wish I’d splurged on straighter studs for my closet. Ended up with a wavy wall and now the shelves don’t sit fl...

Good point about elevating it—I went that route with mine and it made a noticeable difference. Also, I've heard from neighbors that heat shields can h...

Yeah, I totally get what you're saying. We just finished building our first custom home last year and went with spray foam insulation too. Here's my q...

Totally agree with you on this one—zoning rules can feel overly rigid sometimes. A few thoughts: - Tiny homes are awesome for affordable living and h...