WHERE DOES ALL THE MONEY GO IN A NEW BUILD PROJECT? Totally get the sticker shock on things like hardware and custom cabinets. I always tell people, ...

WEEKEND CRAFTS: DO YOU PREFER BUILDING FROM SCRATCH OR UPCYCLING OLD STUFF? - Trust issues with repaired furniture? Oh, all the time. I’ve had a “fix...

- Totally get the shift from bold to soft tones—I've seen so many clients get "color fatigue" after a year or two. - One combo that surprised me: ol...

- Totally agree about the mess—trenching is no joke, and it can really wreck your landscaping plans. - Sometimes just reshaping a garden bed or addi...

- Totally relate to the camera roll full of ductwork—mine’s a weird mix of vents and paint swatches these days. - It’s wild how the requirements keep ...

- Totally get this. I’ve seen so many clients get excited about smart lighting, only to end up frustrated when it glitches during a dinner party or mo...

Couldn’t agree more—those quirks are what give a space personality. I’ve found that when everything’s too polished, it just feels staged. A little wil...

- Totally agree on the strike plates and longer screws—such a small thing but it really does make doors feel more solid. - For windows, I’m a fan of s...