I totally get what you're saying about those hidden surprises. When we put in our fence a few years ago, I thought I'd covered all my bases too—checke...

Haha, isn't that the truth? Reminds me when we tackled our patio last summer—thought we'd breeze through it in a weekend. Turns out matching mortar is...

Interesting you mention matte black fixtures—I've been eyeing them myself lately. Have you noticed if they scratch easily? We switched to brushed nick...

Yeah, lenders can be unpredictable sometimes... glad yours stepped up when it counted. Did you end up feeling comfortable by the end, or were you stil...

That's a great point about problem-solving style—sometimes that's the real make-or-break factor. Have you ever had a contractor who seemed perfect on ...

I totally get what you're saying about natural light sometimes boxing you in when arranging furniture. Have you found that clients often think windows...

Totally agree with this. Have you considered blown-in cellulose? We switched from fiberglass batts to blown-in cellulose about 7 years ago, and honest...

Sounds like you've got a pretty solid setup going there—maybe your router really is the unsung hero here? I've had mixed luck myself; Wi-Fi bulbs were...

I've been wondering about foam board myself—does it complicate attic ventilation at all? Your layering idea sounds smart, though...might help avoid th...

Definitely feel you on this one. Went through a similar thing when we remodeled our place—bought a bunch of fancy smart lights and thermostats that en...