Couldn’t agree more—my last place had drafty old windows and I swear, no amount of throw blankets made up for it. Once we finally bit the bullet and r...
MY ADVENTURE WITH DIY CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS You nailed it about the “solid” vibe—concrete’s not exactly giving off cozy cabin energy, but it does keep...
Title: Keeping track of your construction loan payments without losing your mind I can’t tell you how many times I’ve had to dig through a pile of re...
Haha, this hits way too close to home. I remember one project where I was juggling two kitchen remodels at once and thought I had everything under con...
When we renovated our place, the appraiser barely glanced at our solar setup—seemed more interested in the kitchen backsplash, honestly. 😂 But...
The 1% rule is definitely handy as a starting point, but yeah, even newer homes can throw curveballs. When I moved into my current place, everything l...
Funny how often that happens, right? I once had a client who insisted on this deep teal shade for their dining room. When the paint dried, it leaned w...
I feel your pain with those tiny diagrams. Recently tackled a Kohler faucet install, and halfway through I realized the instructions were more like ab...
Haha, can confirm! My folks had a similar setup years ago—neighbor wanted driveway access, and they went with gravel. Looked great at first, but after...
I hear you on the leftover materials—can be a real lifesaver sometimes. But I've learned the hard way to be cautious with contractor extras. Had a cli...
Funny you mention moisture sensors—I had a client who was super tech-savvy and insisted on installing a couple under their sink and dishwasher. At fir...
I've worked with reclaimed lumber quite a bit, and honestly, it can be a bit of a wild card. Had a client who insisted on using reclaimed beams for th...
Compression fittings can definitely test your patience, but honestly, once you get the hang of them they're not so bad. I remember my first time—spent...
I get the appeal of keeping every little receipt and photo, but honestly, in my experience, too much documentation can sometimes slow things down. Had...