DIGGING INTO PROPERTY EASEMENTS—ANYONE ELSE FIND ONLINE TOOLS CONFUSING? I get the appeal of those online maps for a quick look, but I’ve run into en...

That hits close to home for me. Did a reno on a 70s ranch a couple years back—original slab, no vapor barrier, and the homeowners swore it was always ...

HOW DO YOU HANDLE SURPRISE COSTS WITHOUT WRECKING YOUR FINANCES? I get what you mean about micro-categories—tried that, too, and it just made me want...

LOOKING FOR AFFORDABLE LAND—ANY HIDDEN GEMS? I get where you’re coming from—rectangular lots are definitely easier when it comes to planning and ex...

Had a similar experience when I redid my bathroom last year. Thought it was just a simple tile replacement around the tub, but once I pulled the old t...

Had a similar issue recently—client's kitchen reno got delayed due to water damage, and the insurer argued it was "pre-existing." Learned the hard way...