KEEPING THINGS COOL WHEN ARGUMENTS HEAT UP Totally agree—sometimes it’s the little fixes that make the biggest difference. I used to obsess over high...

I totally get what you mean about missing that soft landing. There’s just something about stepping out of bed onto carpet that feels a bit more… forgi...

I totally get the appeal of those bold fixtures, but I’ve learned the hard way that some of them are just not worth the hassle. I once splurged on a m...

Tricky Terrain—Tips For Building On Steep Or Uneven Land? That sounds a lot like what I did with my hillside garden wall, minus the mats. I totally g...

WHERE DO YOU EVEN START WITH HIRING SOMEONE TO DESIGN YOUR HOUSE? I get where you’re coming from about process and problem-solving, but sometimes I w...

Totally get what you mean—sometimes the “old school” way just wins out. Did you try any of those outdoor-rated WiFi access points before going with th...

That’s honestly been my experience too. I went for a pricier model in my last reno, mostly for the look and a soft-close lid—nice, but not life-changi...

That’s so true—lighting is a total wildcard. I’ve had a soft sage green look almost gray in one room and practically neon in another, just because of ...

That line made me laugh—been there. I always wonder, is it just rushed drying or are we getting lower grade wood across the board? I’ve started hand-p...