WHERE DO YOU EVEN START WITH HIRING SOMEONE TO DESIGN YOUR HOUSE? I get the hesitation around “Pinterest-perfect” looks, but honestly, some of those ...

COLOR COMBOS THAT ODDLY PLEASE THE BRAIN I’ve run into this a bunch on projects. Sometimes clients want to go wild with color—think navy siding rig...

- Totally get this. I’ve had surveyors point out “official” easements that run right through someone’s garage—built decades ago, no less. - The digita...

WHAT’S A “NORMAL” LENGTH FOR CONSTRUCTION LOANS THESE DAYS? - You’re not alone—delays are just part of the game lately. I’ve seen 12 months as the “s...

WHEN PROGRESS HITS A WALL: SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT FAILED EXPERIMENTS I get where you’re coming from. Here’s what I’ve seen: - Smart thermostats are ...

- Living walls are definitely high-maintenance—I've seen a few clients regret them after the first few months. - Built-in irrigation helps, but even t...

- Magnetic covers are hit or miss in my experience. They’re slick for metal vents, but if you’ve got painted or older cast iron, they don’t always sti...

Title: Casting Vs Injection Molding—Which Method Works Better? - Tooling costs are a real pain, no doubt. I’ve had clients balk at the upfront for in...