WHERE DO YOU EVEN START WITH HIRING SOMEONE TO DESIGN YOUR HOUSE? That’s a really good point about the difference between credentials and actual, liv...

WEIGHING THE PROS AND CONS OF SWITCHING TO A 15-YEAR MORTGAGE I get where you’re coming from—renovations are notorious for going sideways, and having...

I’ve run into the same thing with “daylight” bulbs— sums it up perfectly. In my own workspace, I swapped out all the cool white bulbs for warm LEDs an...

HOW DO YOU HANDLE SURPRISE COSTS WITHOUT WRECKING YOUR FINANCES? That’s a really smart approach, breaking down contingencies by category. I’ve found ...

Definitely agree—online maps can be pretty hit-or-miss. I've had clients run into trouble relying solely on them for easement info. Usually, I recomme...

Totally agree with this. Sometimes a bit of weathering actually enhances the aesthetic... gives it a lived-in feel. The UV-resistant clear coat tip is...