- Nailed it. Every insulation job I’ve seen, there’s always something to keep an eye on. Cellulose is great for the eco angle and price, but yeah, you...

WEIGHING THE PROS AND CONS OF SWITCHING TO A 15-YEAR MORTGAGE - Totally get where you’re coming from on the discipline vs. flexibility thing. I’ve se...

Totally get where you’re coming from. I’ve had investors suggest some wild finishes, but a few times their ideas actually helped sell the house quicke...

Title: Is Building Your Own Place Just A Headache In Disguise? - The “on schedule” thing is basically a unicorn. I’ve been at this a while and honest...

Mixing brands can get messy fast, especially if you want everything to play nice together. I’ve seen folks get stuck with three different apps just to...

- Totally with you on the grading. I’ve seen folks pour thousands into fancy drainage only to have water still pooling by the house because the yard’s...

Title: Building green? Watch out for those sneaky VOCs - The low-VOC paint learning curve is real. I’ve had crews swear they prepped everything the s...

Totally relatable about the wildlife surprises—had one client who discovered their "perfect clearing" was actually a deer highway every fall. Had to t...

Good breakdown on both methods. I've mostly used casting for custom hardware—like decorative handles or unique fixtures—and yeah, sanding afterward ca...

Yeah, toothbrush method works fine, but honestly vinegar is my go-to. I just wrap a paper towel soaked in vinegar around the fixture overnight—usually...