WHAT IF YOUR CITY PAID YOU TO USE LESS WATER? I get the appeal of city incentives, but I’ve seen them backfire too. A few years ago, my neighbor ripp...

Lighting does most of the heavy lifting, in my experience. I tried a low-VOC matte paint (kind of a dusty blue) in a client’s living room once—looked ...

Title: Anyone Else Feel Awkward Talking To Their TV? I get where you’re coming from. There’s something satisfying about being able to see and access ...

That’s fair, though I’d argue the gadgets are only as good as the people maintaining them. I’ve seen “smart” thermostats cause more confusion than hel...