I hear you on the dry wells. I worked on a project a few years back where the homeowner insisted on one, even though the soil was heavy clay. Looked g...

KEEPING SUBS ON TRACK WITHOUT LOSING YOUR MIND That donut thing is spot on. I swear, half my job is remembering who’s gluten-free and who needs their...

This hits home. I’ve worked with clients who regretted cutting corners on things like lighting or flooring just to squeeze into a 15-year. It’s tough ...

MAKING THE SWITCH TO WATER-SAVING TOILETS: WORTH IT? I’ve run into the same thing with clients who are super sensitive to noise—one couple even joked...

Funny you mention the toe kicks under cabinets—I once had a client who swore her kitchen was colder than the rest of the house. Turned out, there was ...

Had a client a few years back whose contractor accidentally damaged some custom cabinetry during installation. Contractor's insurance covered most of ...