That’s super helpful, thanks. I’m in the same boat—just got my first quote and was surprised how fast the “extras” add up. Did you notice much differe...

Glad someone brought this up, honestly. When I bought my house last year, I thought the warranty was a safety net for pretty much everything. Rookie m...

I've actually tried the chalk method once, and honestly, it wasn't as great as it sounds. A surprise rainstorm washed it off before I could even doubl...

That's a solid tip about itemizing bids—I wish I'd known that earlier. When we redid our kitchen, I just went with the contractor who seemed nicest (r...