WHAT SHOULD I LOOK FOR BEFORE SIGNING WITH AN INTERIOR DESIGNER? I’ve been on projects where the designer’s desk looked like a tornado hit it—sketche...

Title: When Progress Hits a Wall: Surprising Facts About Failed Experiments I get the appeal of trying out new materials or methods, especially when ...

PUTTING MONEY ASIDE "JUST IN CASE" OR RELYING ON CREDIT CARDS? I get the logic behind stashing cash, but honestly, I’ve found that tying up too much ...

Appraisal Came In Lower Than Expected—Now What? Funny thing—I’ve actually seen a few appraisers factor in energy efficiency, but it’s rare and honest...

I totally get what you're saying about the eco-friendly fixtures. A few years back, I had a client who insisted on this gorgeous bamboo faucet—looked ...

I feel your pain on the teal cabinets. A few years back, I convinced myself that mustard yellow accent walls in my study would spark creativity and wa...

Funny you mention olive green and lavender—I had a similar experience with a small home office. Thought a bold navy paired with burnt orange accents w...