Funny you mention those test buttons—I swear half my clients think they’re some kind of secret reset for the whole house. I totally agree about checki...

It's wild how much lighting design matters. I’ve worked on homes where we used downlights and warmer bulbs—keeps walkways safe but doesn’t drown out t...

WHEN THE NIGHT SKY TURNS TO DAY: WHAT IF YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD WAS LIT UP 24/7? I once built a place where the HOA insisted on these massive floodlights—...

Totally get that. Water’s the silent killer for engineered stuff—once it gets in, you’re just waiting for trouble. I’m a big fan of solid lumber for a...

BUILDING ON LEVEL GROUND: STEP-BY-STEP TIPS FOR MAKING THE MOST OF A FLAT LOT I get where you’re coming from with letting nature do its thing, but I’...

Couldn’t agree more. I’ve learned the hard way that bargain-bin supplies rarely hold up. Once tried off-brand caulk to save a few bucks—ended up with ...

Title: Not All Green Choices Have to Break the Bank I get the sticker shock—some of those “eco” options are wild, price-wise. But I wouldn’t write of...