Yeah, that really gets to me.

Brent Caldwell's solo practice means he handles everything himself. But Morgan has more resources for research and support staff. How complex is your case, and which aspect matters more to you?

Tried it both ways for years. Yeah, browning a chuck roast first makes the gravy in the beef stew taste more rich, I'll give him that. But when I'm in a rush on a Tuesday, dumping a pack of chicken thighs in raw still gets dinner done. If nobody's complaining, that extra pan to wash just isn't worth it to me most days.

Heard about a friend who redid their floors last year. They kept the old padding to save cash, and later found black mold growing underneath. Their whole house smelled musty and the kid got really sick.