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RE: Cramped spaces and weird tile choices - anyone else?
Funny, I usually lean the other way - big tiles in small rooms can work if you keep the grout lines tight and pick a light color. Less visual clutter, you know? But yeah, those cuts around toilets and corners are brutal....
RE: How asking for references helped me crack a tough challenge
Honestly, I get where you’re coming from, but sometimes those old threads are the only thing that actually explains the weird stuff I run into - especially with older homes. I’ve found that even if the advice is dated, t...
RE: What if your city paid you to use less water?
WHAT IF YOUR CITY PAID YOU TO USE LESS WATER? I hear you on the paperwork - those rebate forms are never as straightforward as they look. I’ve helped a few clients navigate them, and it’s always a bit of a maze. Native ...
RE: Making the switch to water-saving toilets: Worth it?
MAKING THE SWITCH TO WATER-SAVING TOILETS: WORTH IT? I get the appeal, but honestly, I’ve seen a few clients regret going too “eco” with their toilets. Some of the ultra-low flow models just don’t cut it if you’ve got o...
RE: When the night sky turns to day: what if your neighborhood was lit up 24/7?
WHEN THE NIGHT SKY TURNS TO DAY: WHAT IF YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD WAS LIT UP 24/7? I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve actually had a few clients who felt the opposite - like, they genuinely sleep better knowing their str...