Field notes
Cost guides and how-tos for planning property projects — each one links the calculators that run the numbers.
Field notes · Concrete & Masonry
Bags or a truck? Where ready-mix starts beating 80-lb bags
07/12/2026·6 min read
Every slab project hits the same fork: mix bags yourself or order a truck. The honest answer is a number, not a vibe — and it’s lower than most people think.
Field notes · Homestead & Outdoor
Will your propane last the winter? A pre-freeze plan for the property
09/10/2026·7 min read
A tank gauge tells you today. It does not tell you February. Here is how to size a whole heating season — the load, the refills, and the bill — before the first hard freeze.