I totally get that. When we built our place last year, I ran every scenario in a spreadsheet—15-year, 30-year, extra payments, you name it. The number...

That’s been my experience too. When we built our place, the inspector wanted to see the manufacturer’s specs for our ERV system, not just the code ref...

Matter’s supposed to be the big fix, but honestly, I’m not convinced it’ll solve the “server room” vibe anytime soon. I tried going all-in on one ecos...

We ended up going with quartz countertops after dealing with moisture issues from our old laminate ones. Quartz is non-porous, so it doesn't absorb wa...

Totally get what you're saying about the undermount hassle. I just finished installing my first undermount sink in our custom-built kitchen, and hones...

This resonates with me big-time. When we built our custom home, I spent weeks agonizing over details like cabinet hardware and backsplash tiles—stuff ...

I went through something similar last year. Stuck with the builder's lender at first because of those tempting incentives, but after closing, I did so...