What to Do First When You Buy Raw Land (So You Don’t Waste Money)

What to Do First When You Buy Raw Land (So You Don’t Waste Money)

Buying raw land is exciting—until you realize how fast the bills start stacking up if you don’t plan it right. A lot of folks dive in headfirst, thinking they’ll figure it out as they go. That’s a good way to blow a chunk of your budget on the wrong things. If you want to stretch…

10 Ways to Keep Your Mobile Home Skirting from Falling Apart

10 Ways to Keep Your Mobile Home Skirting from Falling Apart

Mobile home skirting takes a beating—from weather, animals, weed trimmers, and time. If you don’t keep it in check, it’ll start looking rough fast. These tips will help you keep yours in place and looking clean for the long haul. Secure the Bottom Edge with Ground Stakes or Bricks One of the first places skirting…

10 home repairs you should never put off (even for a month)

10 home repairs you should never put off (even for a month)

When it comes to home maintenance, some repairs can wait. Others can turn into a financial disaster if you let them slide. Whether it’s water damage creeping in or a slow leak that leads to mold, these problems don’t fix themselves—and they don’t get cheaper. If you’re trying to save money and keep your home…

10 Things That Will Break if You Don’t Level the House Right

10 Things That Will Break if You Don’t Level the House Right

Leveling your house might not be the most exciting part of building, but skip it—or half-do it—and you’ll be paying for it in repairs later. Everything in your house depends on a stable, even foundation. I’ve seen what happens when people try to build fast and cheap. These are the things that usually fail first…

9 Ways to Keep Your House Cooler Without Replacing the HVAC

9 Ways to Keep Your House Cooler Without Replacing the HVAC

Not everyone has the money—or desire—to rip out their whole HVAC system when things start heating up. And frankly, most of the time, you don’t need to. If your house is running warm, there’s probably a handful of things you can tweak before shelling out thousands. We’ve been there. Here’s what’s actually helped us cool…

What to Prioritize First When Building Out the Property

What to Prioritize First When Building Out the Property

Starting with raw land is exciting, but it’s also overwhelming. There’s a lot to do—and doing it in the wrong order can waste time and money. Looking back, these are the things we made sure to prioritize early, and they ended up making everything else go smoother. Access to the Property First thing we tackled…

10 Habits That Wear Out the House Without You Knowing

10 Habits That Wear Out the House Without You Knowing

Some habits feel harmless but do more damage over time than you realize. They might seem small in the moment, but they add up—and you’ll notice it later when things start falling apart faster than they should. Slamming Doors That loud slam sends shock through the frame, loosening hinges and eventually cracking the trim. Over…