That “historic overlay” stuff is brutal. I tried to add a shed once and suddenly I’m in front of a review board arguing about window trim. The fees fe...

Good points about bamboo flooring—I've seen it done well in kitchens too. Helped a buddy install strand-woven bamboo a few years back, and honestly, i...

Yeah, definitely don't skip inspections. A buddy of mine built his cabin using reclaimed beams from an old barn—looked amazing, tons of character—but ...

Haha, couldn't agree more. My lab once tunneled under a fence I spent all weekend building—talk about humbling. You're on the right track though; shru...