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RE: When “Smart” Devices Aren’t So Smart After All
When “Smart” Devices Aren’t So Smart After All That’s wild - microwaves vs. smart blinds, who knew? I had a similar moment with a client’s “smart” lighting system. We spent ages picking out the perfect fixtures, only fo...
RE: WHERE DO YOU EVEN START WITH HIRING SOMEONE TO DESIGN YOUR HOUSE?
Totally agree with this. I’ve worked with clients who came in thinking they’d need to cut half their wishlist, but we ended up just reordering priorities or finding clever swaps - like using engineered wood instead of ha...
RE: My Adventure With DIY Concrete Foundations
I totally get the rebar vs mesh debate - mesh is just so much quicker to lay out, but I’ve seen it shift around if there’s not enough overlap or it isn’t tied down well. Rebar’s a pain, but it does give you that sense of...
RE: When Progress Hits a Wall: Surprising Facts About Failed Experiments
Totally get this. I once found a set of stained glass transoms hidden behind drywall in a 1920s bungalow - completely changed the vibe of the whole entryway. At first, the client wanted to cover them back up (they were a...