Did you find the passionfruit vines affected the overall feel of your outdoor space? I've seen pergolas with passionfruit, and while they're beautiful...

Definitely agree about fixtures making a big difference. Another small detail I've found worth the extra spend is quality switch plates and outlet cov...

I've seen matte black fixtures in a few client homes lately, and honestly, they seem to hide water spots better at first glance. But I wonder if the t...

I've had decent luck with Wakol D3540—it's water-based and low-VOC. Used it on a client's project about three years ago, and so far, no callbacks abou...

I've been wondering about this too, especially since my garage dips pretty low in winter. Indoors overnight works fine for me, but I always worry abou...

I actually tried exactly that approach on a recent kitchen remodel. Initially, I wanted to go full reclaimed wood for the cabinets, but after running ...

You're spot-on about spray foam sometimes causing hidden issues. I've seen a few remodels where homeowners went heavy on spray foam, thinking it'd sol...

I haven't personally tracked bills after installing high-rated windows, but from clients' feedback, results vary a lot depending on climate and house ...

Totally get this... DIY projects always seem straightforward until reality kicks in. Curious, did you find adjusting the slope tricky with the string ...

Yeah, totally valid points about the depth issue. I've found the same thing—too deep and you're basically creating a smoke trap around your guests, wh...

Yeah, totally agree with you there. Been there myself with a kitchen remodel—didn't realize certain rebates required specific appliance models unt...