Haha, true enough. One tip I'd add is renting a post driver—makes setting the fence posts way easier, especially if your soil is rocky or compacted. S...

Totally agree with this. When I refinanced last year, I initially got pretty discouraged because the first lender I talked to wanted a mountain of pap...

I totally see where you're coming from with the cookie jar analogy—it does feel a bit like you're dipping into something you shouldn't touch. But hone...

We just refinanced our place, and I totally get what you're saying. Last year, we redid our kitchen—granite counters, new cabinets, the whole nine yar...

Haha, totally relate to that "reverse Murphy's Law" feeling. It's funny how life works—when you're prepared, things seem to stay calm. I noticed this ...

Totally agree, saved me once too. I'd also suggest bookmarking your county's GIS map—super handy for quick zoning checks and property line details. Ta...

Your spreadsheet method sounds solid, but honestly, I gave up on detailed spreadsheets a couple years ago. I found myself dreading that monthly update...

We refinanced last year and went through this exact debate. If you're doing a big, one-time project (like our kitchen remodel), a home equity loan's f...