- Totally get that. First time I heard scratching under the porch, I was out there in pajamas with a flashlight. - Tried expanding foam—looked good fo...

- Just went through this with our new place—first winter here and I was shocked at how much cold air sneaks in around the doors. - Tried those doubl...

MAKING THE SWITCH TO WATER-SAVING TOILETS: WORTH IT? - We just finished building and had to pick everything from scratch. Ended up going with a basic...

WHERE DO YOU EVEN START WITH HIRING SOMEONE TO DESIGN YOUR HOUSE? - Totally agree that you need both—if it doesn’t *feel* right, you’re not going to ...

Totally get where you’re coming from. I just went through this with our new place—spent weeks researching materials, but in the end, the crew made all...

Had the same issue—measured twice, still ended up with a toilet that didn’t fit right. Ended up shimming it just to get through the weekend. Water sav...

- Had the same thing happen with our place. Put in a high-efficiency HVAC and solar, but the appraiser barely mentioned it. - From what I’ve seen, m...

Ratchet straps have worked fine for me even on taller walls—just takes a bit more patience and double-checking. Turnbuckles might be nice, but honestl...

Good call on checking HOA stuff first—easy to overlook. From what I've read, most recommend at least 10-15 feet clearance from decks or plants. But ho...