Yeah, budgeting for hidden issues is always a tricky one. Honestly, 10-20% is a decent starting point, but with beach houses, especially older ones, I...

Have you checked if your closets are insulated properly? Older homes sometimes skimp on insulation in interior walls, and that can make closets colder...

Haha, bright yellow walls to distract from wiring issues... that's a new one. But seriously, do you think inspectors have some kind of secret training...