Totally agree—photos of finished work and real client feedback are way more telling than mood boards. I’d also add, don’t be afraid to ask how they ha...

MAKING THE SWITCH TO WATER-SAVING TOILETS: WORTH IT? That jet-engine flush is no joke—first time I installed a pressure-assist, I thought the thing w...

Funny you mention the cat—my dog learned pretty quick that the motion sensor meant “instant spotlight,” so he’d just camp out in the hallway and every...

Haha, I totally get the awkward whispering—been there myself. It’s funny how our brains still feel like we're talking to ourselves when giving voice c...

Yeah, weekly checks can really ease your mind. I've seen clients who started off relaxed but got stressed halfway through. Curious—did you find any sp...

Totally agree about the online tools—they can be hit or miss depending on your county. I've worked on a few custom builds where clients initially reli...

I had a similar experience when we built our place. Initially, I figured sticking with the builder's lender would save headaches—one less thing to wor...

One thing I've noticed helps is asking something like, "If you could change one detail right now without worrying about cost or timing, what would it ...