BANK LOAN VS. INVESTOR FUNDING, WHICH MAKES MORE SENSE? Totally agree about the control thing—when I did my first studio remodel, I went with a bank ...

Had the same experience when I installed mine near a west-facing window—every afternoon, the sun would hit it directly and totally throw off the readi...

Yeah, I learned that lesson too when I went for a quick gravel fix around my patio—it looked great at first, but after a season of rain, it was a mudd...

Totally agree with this approach. I've seen clients have much better luck resolving issues directly with builders when they come prepared with clear d...

Haha, exactly my experience too. Warmer lighting definitely helps me visualize layouts better—it's easier to imagine how furniture and decor will inte...

Haha, I totally feel this. I once had a client whose dining area layout was just impossible—awkward corners, weirdly placed windows, you name it. We t...

Couldn't agree more about landscaping affecting drainage. I remember working on a client's home where everything looked perfect after grading, but onc...