- Totally get where you’re coming from. Structural integrity is a big deal, especially with seating or tables. - I’ve seen clients fall in love with t...

WHEN THE NIGHT SKY TURNS TO DAY: WHAT IF YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD WAS LIT UP 24/7? - Totally get where you’re coming from. Those massive floodlights can mak...

- Appraisers tend to focus on what’s visible and easily documented. - Certifications like LEED or Energy Star usually carry more weight than a utili...

- Totally agree, the “wow” factor is almost always in the visible details. - I’ve seen buyers glaze over when I mention things like upgraded insulatio...

Definitely agree with keeping a cash buffer handy, though I'd say 20% might even be conservative. From experience, renos and builds always have surpri...

Totally agree on door hardware—solid knobs just feel better in your hand, and the difference is noticeable every single day. Baseboards are a good cal...

Good points here, especially about balancing both. A few thoughts from my experience: - Emergencies rarely give you a heads-up, and realistically, mo...

Definitely agree with this. A few clients I've worked with had better outcomes by clearly listing upgrades beforehand—especially less obvious ones lik...

I've used lighter-weight fabric on a small retaining wall project a couple years back, and here's what I noticed: - Initially, everything seemed fine...