You're spot-on about the hidden costs—been there myself. A few years back, I went with fiberglass batts because the upfront savings looked great on pa...

Good to hear the county folks stepped up. Honestly, I've found online resources hit or miss, especially with property lines and easements. Had a neigh...

Good points—especially about the curtains. A lot of people underestimate how much heat escapes through windows at night. I've seen some folks even use...