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Approved, stamped, and six inches too narrow

Oct 28, 2026

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4 min read

Approved, stamped, and six inches too narrow

A real plan review, a door nobody flagged, and the best catch in the whole set was not a problem at all.

Framing

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Aug 18, 2026

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1 min read

"You already have that"

Technically true. Completely wrong.

Plumbing

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Sep 2, 2026

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4 min read

The $80 my own bedroom is missing

Bedroom outlets. Code makes sure one is nearby. It does not make sure you can reach it.

Electrical

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Aug 26, 2026

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5 min read

The $60 of lumber nobody puts on your plan

Blocking. Why a 2x10 for a towel bar is not overkill.

Framing

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TRENDING


"You already have that"

"You already have that"

Technically true. Completely wrong.

Plumbing

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$1,500 now, or $15,000 after drywall

$1,500 now, or $15,000 after drywall

Three walls, one ceiling, and the door that undoes all of it.

Insulation

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DON’T MISS THE ONE THAT WAS YOURS

Most of these won't apply to your build. One of them is the thing you'd have paid 5x to add later.

BEFORE THEY CLOSE THE WALLS

50 upgrade calls. 5 phases. $47

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