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RE: Making fountains and ponds fun for everyone
MAKING FOUNTAINS AND PONDS FUN FOR EVERYONE I’ve actually tried running a cedar bench right up to the pond edge - looked great for about two summers, then the legs started to get that “soggy bread” vibe. Even with seala...
RE: Finally upgraded my kitchen counters and I'm loving it!
Butcher block really does have that lived-in, inviting vibe. I had a client once who swore by mineral oil - she’d make it a ritual every Sunday evening, glass of wine in hand, just oiling her counters. It’s true, though,...
RE: Choosing between energy efficiency or water savings for green building points?
Had a client last year who was obsessed with water-saving features, but honestly, the real difference in their bills came from updating insulation and switching to LED lighting. The low-flow fixtures were more about the ...
RE: How much does your house design actually help with the weather?
Funny you mention trees - my parents planted a couple of maples when I was a kid, and now their living room barely needs AC in the summer. It’s wild how much shade can change things, but yeah, it takes years. I’ve notice...
RE: Green Mortgages vs. Energy-Efficiency Loans: Which Makes More Sense?
Green Mortgages vs. Energy-Efficiency Loans: Which Makes More Sense? I totally get the moat vibe - tried to pitch a living wall once and my lender just blinked at me. I ended up sticking to the “approved” stuff like ins...
RE: When Progress Hits a Wall: Surprising Facts About Failed Experiments
WHEN PROGRESS HITS A WALL: SURPRISING FACTS ABOUT FAILED EXPERIMENTS Funny you mention the light switch - reminds me of a client who wanted their whole house “smart.” We’re talking voice-activated blinds, app-controlled...
RE: When Progress Hits a Wall: Surprising Facts About Failed Experiments
That hits home. I remember this kitchen reno I worked on a couple years back - clients wanted all the bells and whistles: built-in fridge, touch faucets, even a motorized spice rack (which, by the way, jammed constantly)...
RE: WHERE DO YOU EVEN START WITH HIRING SOMEONE TO DESIGN YOUR HOUSE?
Totally hear you on the “looks great in photos, but living in it is another story” thing. I once worked with a couple who were obsessed with this open-concept kitchen they’d seen online - looked gorgeous, but when we map...