FRESHENING UP BASEBOARDS WITH THAT “ONE COAT” PAINT—WORTH IT? I’ve rehabbed a lot of properties, and honestly, I’ve yet to see a “one coat” paint liv...
I’ve actually helped a buddy set up security on the cheap after his place got broken into. We skipped most of the “smart” stuff—like you said, older h...
Choosing The Right Grips For Your Doors Funny how “luxury” gets mixed up with “fussy.” I’ve seen folks spec out high-gloss handles for new builds, an...
That’s been my experience too. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve watched folks get talked into “high-end” or trendy roofing systems that just don...
I get the appeal of keeping it simple, but honestly, mixing platforms has worked out better for me in some cases. For example, I’ve got a couple of Ap...
WEIGHING THE PROS AND CONS OF SWITCHING TO A 15-YEAR MORTGAGE You nailed it about discipline being the real challenge. I’ve seen folks get into a 15-...
I get what you mean about the accent thing—my brother has a thick drawl and his TV just gives up half the time. I’ve found that if I speak slowly and ...
Funny you mention that—I've seen people get so caught up in “perfect” layouts that the space ends up feeling more like a showroom than a home. Sometim...
Color Combos That Oddly Please The Brain I’ve definitely seen the navy/blush/brass combo get overdone, especially in newer developments where everyon...
