WHAT SHOULD I LOOK FOR BEFORE SIGNING WITH AN INTERIOR DESIGNER? I hear you on the “allowances” thing... it’s like, suddenly your dream couch is doub...

WEEKEND CRAFTS: DO YOU PREFER BUILDING FROM SCRATCH OR UPCYCLING OLD STUFF? Totally hear you on the function vs. aesthetics thing. I’ve definitely ke...

Honestly, I think you nailed it with the idea of letting things get a little wild. I used to stress about keeping everything super tidy—straight lines...

Ugh, yes, the paperwork parade. I swear, last time I did a reno with bank funding, I spent more time scanning receipts than picking out tile. Investor...

That’s the truth. I got sucked into the matte black hype for my kitchen reno last year—regret it every time I wipe down the sink. Stainless might feel...

WHEN PROGRESS HITS A WALL: SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT FAILED EXPERIMENTS That’s so cool about the stained glass—sometimes stuff you “find” by accident en...