I hear you on the spreadsheet math. When we built our place, I thought I was being clever by locking in a 12-month loan—figured we’d be done in 10, sa...

STRUGGLING WITH VENTILATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS LATELY Had a similar run-in last year when I was finishing my basement. One inspector was fine wi...

I get where you're coming from, but I've had the opposite experience. Tried a bunch of cheap lamps over the years and always ended up frustrated—eithe...

I get the love for mineral wool, but I’ve had mixed results with it in older houses. Sometimes it’s a pain to cut around all the weird old wiring and ...

BANK LOAN VS. INVESTOR FUNDING, WHICH MAKES MORE SENSE? That’s exactly why I usually steer clear of investors. But, to be fair, I’ve had banks get ...

NEED ADVICE ON REPLACING AN OLD LEAKY ROOF You nailed it about the details mattering more than the fanciest materials. I’ve replaced a few roofs over...