SMART HOME ON A TIGHT BUDGET—IS IT DOABLE? That’s exactly why I’m hesitant to mix brands in the main living areas. Had a similar situation last winte...

That reminds me of a project I worked on a few years back—a 1920s bungalow with what the owner called “mysterious breezes.” She was convinced the orig...

Funny how mapping things out on paper (or screen) makes you notice stuff you’d never catch otherwise. I once realized the couch I *thought* would be p...

Color Combos That Oddly Please The Brain That eggshell and matte blue combo does sound really inviting. There’s something about the way eggshell soft...

Yeah, vinegar can be sneaky like that. I learned the hard way after my mom visited and went on a cleaning spree—she meant well, but my brushed nickel ...

Had a similar experience a few years back—client was dead set on reclaimed bricks for the charm factor. Looked fantastic at first, but we ended up cha...

We've used reclaimed wood flooring in a couple of projects, and honestly, durability really depends on the wood species and finish. Oak and heart pine...