TALKING TO THE TV FEELS WEIRD, BUT NOISE IS WORSE Honestly, talking to the TV is awkward, but what really gets me is how every sound bounces around i...

WHAT IF ALL SIGNS WERE DESIGNED FOR EVERYONE TO READ? I get the logic behind making everything super legible, but honestly, I think we’d lose a lot i...

WHEN PROGRESS HITS A WALL: SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT FAILED EXPERIMENTS I get the skepticism, but honestly, I think some of these “failed” products just...

WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOUR CITY CHANGED ITS CONSTRUCTION RULES? That paperwork is a nightmare, no question. I’ve watched clients get totally blindsi...

Honestly, I’d rather deal with a mountain of bank paperwork than have an investor breathing down my neck about “vision changes.” That unpredictability...

SMART HOME ECOSYSTEMS WORTH CHECKING OUT I hear you on the “one brand fits all” myth. I’ve seen so many clients get sucked into that trap, thinking i...

Lighting tweaks can help, sure, but honestly, I think people underestimate hardware choices. I've seen projects where swapping out fancy cabinet handl...

Yeah, I've had similar experiences—seems like suppliers default to what's familiar because it's easier and quicker. But honestly, once you push them a...

I totally get this. A few years back, I was helping a client redo their living room, and we ordered these custom-made curtains. When they arrived, the...

Good point about the flexibility issue. I installed sconces in my living room thinking they'd be perfect, but after a few months, I got bored and want...

Site visits are definitely worth the hassle, especially when you're dealing with stubborn skepticism. Peer-to-peer is fine for smaller stuff, but noth...

When I renovated my place, I opted for brick veneer to save some cash, and honestly, while it looks decent enough, it doesn't come close to the solid ...