BERMS VS. SUNKEN PATIOS—WHICH ONE WINS ON FLAT LOTS? I’ve seen berms work wonders for visual interest, especially when you tuck in seating or planter...

WHEN THE NIGHT SKY TURNS TO DAY: WHAT IF YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD WAS LIT UP 24/7? You nailed it about the “more light, more safety” idea being oversold. In...

Not gonna lie, I used to roll my eyes at all the “layered lighting” advice too. It can sound a bit much, like you need a PhD just to read a book at ni...

MY ADVENTURE WITH DIY CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS Honestly, I think you’re onto something with the “happy medium” idea. I’ve seen folks just insulate the pe...

PAINTER’S TAPE IS A LIFESAVER, BUT IT’S NOT MAGIC I get the appeal of painter’s tape for mapping things out—nothing beats seeing the footprint in you...

That’s honestly the crux of it. I’ve worked on a few remodels where clients were set on low-flow fixtures, and the reality is, older plumbing just doe...

I’ve seen both sides of this—sometimes a mural totally transforms a block, but I’ve also seen ones that just look like someone went wild with leftover...

Title: Finally Upgraded My Living Room Lights—Anyone Else Tried Smart Bulbs? Mixing brands is a slippery slope—I learned that the hard way with a com...