Couldn't agree more with this. Reminds me of a project I did where the client was set on a deep navy accent wall in their living room. Looked amazing ...

Firebricks are a solid choice, for sure—definitely helps with durability and safety. I learned that the hard way too. Built my first pit a few years b...

I get what you're saying about spacing things out, but honestly, sometimes a smaller lot can push you to be even more creative. When we downsized to o...

Totally get where you're coming from. I've had projects where the bank's predictability was a lifesaver—no surprises, just steady progress. But honest...

I get the appeal of convenience, but honestly, sometimes I wonder if we're losing something valuable by automating every little thing. I remember grow...

Couldn't agree more about embracing imperfections. I once spent way too long trying to make a DIY shelving unit perfectly level... finally gave up, an...

I get what you're saying about the industrial look—those pads can definitely clash with certain aesthetics. When I set up my fire pit, I skipped the p...