I used to think more gadgets meant a smarter home, but honestly, it just got confusing fast. I went with a basic hub and stuck to a few essentials—the...

METAL AND RUBBER ROOFS SOUND GREAT, BUT WHAT ABOUT HIGH-QUALITY ASPHALT? I get the appeal of metal and recycled rubber—less maintenance, longer lifes...

MY ADVENTURE WITH DIY CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS I’m with you on the “belt and suspenders” thing. I tried to save a bit by skipping the fancy drainage mats...

That’s been my experience too. With banks, there’s not much flexibility—if you don’t tick every box, the funding just stalls. I do appreciate that inv...

That’s been my experience too. We almost splurged on a smart thermostat last year, but after an energy audit showed how drafty our place was, we switc...

Haha, that's exactly how it feels! I recently switched to matte black fixtures in our bathroom remodel, mostly because I was tired of polishing chrome...

That's an interesting perspective, and I agree it probably varies quite a bit depending on the local market. Around here, I've noticed buyers tend to ...