- Cracks are pretty much inevitable, yeah. I’ve done a couple small slabs and even with careful curing, they showed up. - I’m with you on the finish...
WEIGHING THE PROS AND CONS OF SWITCHING TO A 15-YEAR MORTGAGE I get where you’re coming from. Here’s how I see it after a couple decades of homeowner...
APPRAISAL CAME IN LOWER THAN EXPECTED—NOW WHAT? - Been there, felt that sting. - It’s wild how you can drop a ton of cash on upgrades and the appra...
- Swapping out just one thing has saved my sanity a few times, but honestly, sometimes it’s just lipstick on a pig. - I’m always skeptical about “gr...
Yeah, that about sums it up. I’ve been down the same road with shellac—tried to refinish some old baseboards in the spring and ended up with a sticky ...
MAKING THE SWITCH TO WATER-SAVING TOILETS: WORTH IT? - Can’t argue with the lower water bill. That’s been my experience too—savings are noticeable af...
- I’m with you on the checklist—catching stuff early is way less stressful than dealing with a disaster. - I do a quick look-over every month, but h...
Haha, yeah, I was definitely in that camp too. When we had our roof replaced, the contractor tried to upsell us on extra attic ventilation. I remember...
- Aluminum's definitely tougher, no argument there, but honestly I've never noticed magnesium being that much easier on the wrists. Maybe it's just me...
- Gotta admit, building from scratch sounds great on paper, but it's not always the smooth ride people think it is. - Sure, remodels can be a nightmar...