Title: Building base structures—what if you had to start over? I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually seen vapor barriers make a bigger di...

Funny thing—I used to feel the same way about xeriscaping, but after building a few homes with native plant landscapes, I’ve started to appreciate the...

I’ve seen that “rock garden” trend too—sometimes it looks like someone just dumped gravel and called it a day. I get why folks do it, though. Last yea...

STRUGGLING WITH VENTILATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS LATELY Man, I hear you on the vent covers. Had an inspector last month who wanted me to swap out ...

That’s been my experience too. I once worked on a hillside lot that everyone else passed over because of the slope and a weird rock outcropping. It to...

BUILDING BASE STRUCTURES—WHAT IF YOU HAD TO START OVER? I can’t count how many times I’ve seen a “perfect” slope on paper turn into a pond after one ...

SMART THERMOSTATS AND CHILL VIBES Honestly, I’ve run into that same issue with adhesive strips looking out of place, especially on older wood trim. T...

That's a pretty smart move, actually. I've had similar experiences, but it can be hit or miss depending on timing and the contractor's mood. A few yea...

Yeah, good analogy with cooking. I've found installers who brush off ratings usually stick to what they've always done—like my uncle, who swore by sin...

Funny you mention that—when I first started out, insurance coverage was one of those things that always felt unnecessarily complicated. I remember one...

I've had mixed experiences with online tools too. Last year, I relied on an online map for easement info and almost ended up building a fence into my ...