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RE: Color combos that oddly please the brain
I get the appeal of a lighter ceiling, but honestly, sometimes going dark up top can really ground a space - especially if you’re working with high ceilings. I’ve done charcoal on the ceiling with deep blue walls and it ...
RE: Digging into property easements - anyone else find online tools confusing?
Yeah, courthouse records can feel like a time warp. I’ve run into those “phantom” easements too - what’s on paper and what’s on the ground don’t always match up. Honestly, I don’t think hiring a surveyor is overkill, esp...
RE: Weighing the pros and cons of switching to a 15-year mortgage
WEIGHING THE PROS AND CONS OF SWITCHING TO A 15-YEAR MORTGAGE Totally get wanting that cash cushion - especially if you’re mid-reno or dealing with older systems. I always wonder, though, for folks who did switch to a 1...
RE: WHERE DO YOU EVEN START WITH HIRING SOMEONE TO DESIGN YOUR HOUSE?
WHERE DO YOU EVEN START WITH HIRING SOMEONE TO DESIGN YOUR HOUSE? Reference photos really do help, especially when you’re trying to communicate something that’s hard to put into words. I’ve had clients bring in everythi...
RE: Choosing the Right Grips for Your Doors
Couldn’t agree more about the contrast thing. I used to be pretty rigid about finishes - like, if the hinges were brushed nickel, then every handle and knob had to match exactly. But after working on a few older homes, I...