ARE BUILDER REFERENCES REALLY THAT HELPFUL OR JUST FLUFF? I totally get wanting to hear about the “kitchen island in the wrong spot” moments. I once ...

WEIGHING THE PROS AND CONS OF SWITCHING TO A 15-YEAR MORTGAGE This hits home for me. I once took on a kitchen remodel thinking I’d planned for ever...

RAIN BARRELS VS. GRAYWATER—IS IT WORTH THE HASSLE? I get the appeal of graywater setups, but honestly, I’ve seen more headaches than wins with them, ...

Funny, I had a client who insisted on keeping their vintage toggle switches after we put in smart bulbs. It turned into a bit of a circus—half the tim...

Totally agree with this. I once worked on a Craftsman bungalow where the homeowner insisted on hiding every single outlet. In the end, the covers and ...

Title: Why does every stud seem to be warped these days? I hear you on the engineered studs—pricey, but man, they save headaches down the line. I’ve ...

Totally agree on the engineered hardwood with radiant heat. Did something similar a couple years back for a family renovating an older home—originally...

Totally relate to the cabinetry thing—clients always seem to underestimate how quickly those upgrades add up. On lighting, have you ever tried LED str...