Title: Why does every outlet in my house need to be GFCI now? You’re not alone on this one. I’ve lost count of the times I’ve had to pull perfectly g...

Color Combos That Oddly Please The Brain Teal and rust does sound a bit wild on paper, but I’ve seen it work in a few remodels—usually when the rest ...

Honestly, those labels can be a bit of a leap of faith. I’ve had clients swear they could still smell something “off” months after install, even with ...

I’ll admit, I used to roll my eyes at that kind of advice—felt like rearranging furniture was just shuffling problems around. But you’re right, someti...

Sink Fixtures Driving Me Nuts Lately I get the appeal of matte black, especially with how it pops in a modern kitchen. I’ve installed quite a few for...

It’s wild how often people just eyeball it and call it good. I’ve seen fences off by a foot or more—doesn’t sound like much until you’re pouring a dri...

SMART HOME ECOSYSTEMS WORTH CHECKING OUT Yeah, local control is a big one for me too. I’ve seen too many projects where a simple internet hiccup turn...

Lighting Tweaks Made My Workspace Way Better Funny thing about layering—while it works for a lot of folks, I’ve seen it actually make things worse in...

Thermal curtains can help a bit, sure, but they're definitely not a magic bullet. I've seen clients try them out, and while they do cut down on drafts...

Couldn't agree more. I've had clients swear by smart bulbs, but personally I've found their color accuracy a bit questionable at times. Still, with so...

I've found that approach helpful at times, but honestly, it depends a lot on the subcontractor. Some subs really appreciate being asked their opinion ...

Interesting perspective—I see this a lot with clients who initially get excited about energy monitoring tech. They start off strong, tweaking settings...