Funny how true that is. I once worked on a renovation where the client insisted on motion-sensor everything—lights, faucets, even the pantry door. It ...
ARE BUILDER REFERENCES REALLY THAT HELPFUL OR JUST FLUFF? I always get a bit wary when a builder hands over a “reference list” that reads like their ...
WEIGHING THE PROS AND CONS OF SWITCHING TO A 15-YEAR MORTGAGE Funny timing—when I refinanced to a 15-year, I was convinced I’d mapped out every possi...
BUILDING BASE STRUCTURES—WHAT IF YOU HAD TO START OVER? That crawlspace story hits home. I’ve seen so many projects where folks try to cut corners on...
WEEKEND CRAFTS: DO YOU PREFER BUILDING FROM SCRATCH OR UPCYCLING OLD STUFF? That’s true, but I actually find the unpredictability of upcycling kind...
WHEN PROGRESS HITS A WALL: SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT FAILED EXPERIMENTS That bit about learning how your stud finder “thinks” really hits home. I rememb...
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...