Man, I hear you on the surprises with reclaimed wood. I once had a “barnwood” mantel that looked great online—turned out it was loaded with powderpost...

That “stop work” clause is a lifesaver, honestly. I used to rely on late fees, but like you said, most folks just shrug them off or get defensive. One...

Can’t tell you how many times I’ve stuck a note to a wall, only to find it in a pile of sawdust at the end of the day. Tried those fancy project manag...