We went through something similar—initially tempted by the builder's lender because it seemed so straightforward, but after crunching the numbers, we ...

Reclaimed bricks are usually pretty safe, especially if they've been outdoors for a long time. Most chemicals or sealants tend to break down over the ...

Those online databases are handy, but I've learned the hard way not to trust them completely. A client once had plans drawn up based on outdated info—...

Premium lumber can sometimes be worth it for visual projects like exposed beams or trim work, but yeah, for structural framing it's usually overkill. ...

Honestly, Pinterest overload is real...been there myself. One thing that helped me was grabbing samples and actually placing them in my bathroom light...