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Need help brightening up a dormer nook
Just figured out that LED strip lights tucked behind the trim in my dormer window make it look way bigger and cozier at night. Um, anyone got other…
Experience vs Quality What Matters Most in Home Building?
I’ve been reading about custom home construction in Kansas and was curious about what makes a builder stand out.Is experience the most important factor, or do communication and…
basement walls cracking - should I be worried?
Noticed some cracks forming in my basement walls lately, nothing huge but definitely noticeable. House is pretty old, built in the 50s, and I'm guessing the foundation might…
Thinking about adding a green upper floor to our house
We recently decided we needed more space (two kids, a dog, and way too much stuff, you know how it goes), so we're looking into building a second…
adu renovation pitfalls - garage conversion vs. backyard cottage
Been thinking about converting my garage into an ADU, but then I saw some really cool backyard cottages online and now I'm torn. Garage seems cheaper and quicker,…
Knocking down walls: living with one big space
We knocked out the wall between our kitchen and living room last year, and honestly, I’m still not sure if I love it. It’s great for parties, but…
Keeping the air moving in big, open spaces
One thing that’s helped me a ton with our open concept living/dining/kitchen is putting a box fan on the floor near the hallway. I angle it so it…
Turning attics and garages into bedrooms: is it worth the hassle?
Saw this article about a family who converted their garage into a bedroom to make space for their teen, and now their home value apparently shot up. But…
Why Does Running Power to a Detached Garage Feel So Complicated?
Trying to get my garage wired up for some basic stuff - lights, a couple outlets, maybe a heater down the line - and it’s turning into way…
Why does load distribution always trip me up?
Every time I think I've wrapped my head around how loads move through a structure, something new pops up and throws me off. Like, I get the basics…
