COLOR COMBOS THAT ODDLY PLEASE THE BRAIN I hear you on the lighting—north-facing rooms are my nemesis. Here’s a trick I use: before committing, I sla...

BUILDING ON LEVEL GROUND: STEP-BY-STEP TIPS FOR MAKING THE MOST OF A FLAT LOT Lighting really does pull things together, especially on flat lots wher...

Floodplain overlays are a lifesaver, totally agree there. When it comes to easements, though, I’ve found the online tools can be a bit of a maze. Here...

Honestly, I’ve had better luck with mesh systems lately. Didn’t have to trench or mess with powerline at all—just plugged in a node near the shed and ...