BUILDING GREENER: SIMPLE SWAPS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE I hear you on the “boring” fixes. It’s funny—people get so hyped about high-end windows or sola...

That’s spot on. I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve walked a “perfectly flat” lot with a client who’s convinced it’s ready for a slab, only to find...

STRUGGLING WITH VENTILATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS LATELY I’ve run into the same debate on a few of my projects. There’s a certain appeal to the old...

WHAT IF YOUR CITY PAID YOU TO USE LESS WATER? I get the appeal of rebates, but honestly, the numbers rarely add up when you factor in the upfront cos...

SINK FIXTURES DRIVING ME NUTS LATELY I get the appeal of statement pieces, but I’ve seen a lot of those trendy finishes start to look dated pretty fa...

I can see why Zigbee helped smooth things out, but I've always been a bit skeptical about relying entirely on open standards. Had a similar experience...

I've found matte black fixtures to be more trouble than they're worth, personally. Even with decent water quality, fingerprints and soap residue show ...

Couldn't agree more about labeling wires—it's one of those small steps that saves you from a real headache down the road. But honestly, I was pretty s...

I've noticed something similar in a recent development project. We initially went with a matte eco-friendly finish on kitchen cabinetry, thinking it'd...

True, but I'd caution anyone considering this route. A few years ago, I picked up a similar property—looked promising initially, but hidden drainage i...