Introduction: The Long-Distance Reveal If you’re building a custom home, you quickly learn that life doesn’t pause just because the contractors show up. This week, while Larry and I were out of town on a short trip, we got the notification: The kitchen cabinets are going in! Talk about a mix of excitement and anxiety—how do you inspect your kitchen when you’re hours away? Fortunately, we have the best built-in safety net: my parents live right on the property. My dad was able to step in, walk the site, and oversee the whole installation for us. From the progress photos he sent us, I could have cried. They look even…