Wedge-shaped lots are a wild ride, aren’t they? I once tried to squeeze a small strawbale house onto a pie-slice lot, thinking I’d get clever with the...

Yeah, learned that one the hard way too. Found this perfect wooded lot—trees everywhere, birds singing, felt like a nature retreat. Then I realized th...

Concrete and walnut is a combo I've always liked too—did something similar in my own place, but swapped walnut for reclaimed oak shelving. The rougher...

Totally agree with you on this one. I've seen similar situations play out, and honestly, having clear documentation doesn't mean you're being overly f...

Haha, exactly my thinking. Honestly, I've found that complexity isn't always obvious upfront—patterns, tricky cuts, or even just awkward room shapes c...

Totally relate to this. Had a similar experience with a green retrofit project—initially, investor suggestions felt like distractions, but ended up st...

Been there myself with samples looking great solo but totally off when everything's in place. Last year, we did a renovation and chose a floor tile th...

Yeah, landscape fabric is definitely not the miracle fix it's often made out to be. I've had similar experiences—works great for maybe a season or two...

Totally get what you're saying about antiques and reclaimed wood. I've worked on a few green renovation projects, and clients often worry about imperf...

I've tried the powder-before-foundation trick too, and while it does keep things matte, I found it emphasized my dry patches a bit. Maybe it's just my...