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RE: Color combos that oddly please the brain
Funny you mention that - I've seen so many folks default to beige thinking it's the “safe” choice, but honestly, it can make a space feel flat if the light’s off. Muted blue with mustard is gutsy but smart. I once spec’d...
RE: Switching to energy-saving bulbs: how many of your lights are actually LEDs?
I get the temptation to keep a few halogens for accent lighting, but honestly, I’ve had better luck just tweaking the color temp and CRI on some of the higher-end LEDs. Maybe it’s just me, but after a while, I stopped no...
RE: Cramped spaces and weird tile choices - anyone else?
CRAMPED SPACES AND WEIRD TILE CHOICES - ANYONE ELSE? I hear you on the cork. I’ve specified it for a few projects where clients wanted something softer and warmer underfoot, especially in kitchens. It’s got a nice feel,...
RE: Sink fixtures driving me nuts lately
SINK FIXTURES DRIVING ME NUTS LATELY I’ve been burned by a couple of those “budget” touchless faucets from Amazon, if I’m honest. One in a client’s rental, one in my own kitchen as a test run. Both looked slick out of t...
RE: Weekend crafts: do you prefer building from scratch or upcycling old stuff?
Honestly, I’ve tried to “save” old stuff more times than I care to admit. There was this one door - looked amazing, but every time you touched it, it shed splinters like a cat sheds fur. Ended up reinforcing it so much i...
RE: Digging into property easements - anyone else find online tools confusing?
Title: Digging into property easements - anyone else find online tools confusing? I’ve lost count of how many times a client’s been convinced their fence is “definitely inside the line” thanks to a city map, only for th...