This is such a good point. I've seen this happen more times than I can count—clients thinking everything's set, only to discover a mini lake forming i...
Totally relatable—I remember feeling a bit silly telling my TV to "pause" mid-movie night... but honestly, now it's just part of the experience. Routi...
I completely understand your hesitation about the noise factor. We recently worked on a project where the homeowners opted for metal roofing, and whil...
Totally get what you're saying about appraisals not fully reflecting cosmetic upgrades. I've seen clients pour heart and soul (and wallet!) into stunn...
Totally agree with the email follow-up approach. Learned this myself after a kitchen remodel went sideways a few years ago. The contractor was great—f...
Sounds like you've got a pretty solid setup going. I've seen similar combinations of fire bricks and refractory cement hold up nicely in outdoor kitch...
Couldn't agree more—I've seen sand turn into a muddy mess after just a few rainy days. Gravel over fabric is definitely the safer bet. Your setup soun...
I can definitely relate to this. A few years back, I worked on a renovation project for my own home and thought I'd nailed the window insulation ratin...
I get what you're saying, but honestly, my newer model TV has been surprisingly accurate—even better than my smart hub sometimes. Maybe it's less abou...
That's a great point—sometimes the best design choices happen by accident or impulse. I've had clients who spent weeks planning every detail, only to ...