STRUGGLING WITH VENTILATION INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS LATELY I totally relate to the chaos of keeping track of vent specs—my “system” is basically a mi...
WHEN THE NIGHT SKY TURNS TO DAY: WHAT IF YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD WAS LIT UP 24/7? I get the urge to flood every corner with light, but honestly, I think we...
I totally get where you’re coming from about the discipline a 15-year mortgage brings, but I’ve found that a little flexibility can actually help crea...
Color Combos That Oddly Please The Brain Mustard and navy is such a bold move, but it really does work—especially in a space like a mudroom where you...
Totally agree on airflow, but man, those vents are always such an eyesore. I once used a laser-cut wood grille, painted it the same color as the ceili...
FINALLY VISUALIZED MY APARTMENT LAYOUT AND IT CHANGED EVERYTHING That’s such a solid point about the coffee table. I see so many people get hung up o...
I hear you on the crooked light switch—my eye goes right to stuff like that too. But honestly, those “invisible” gaps can haunt you way more than a wo...
I recently worked on a client's living room redesign, and we installed one of those fancy voice-controlled lighting setups. Looked amazing, but half t...
I've run into similar hiccups myself. Online maps are great for rough ideas, but when precision counts—like with property lines or easements—it's best...
I had a similar issue when we redid our kitchen last summer. Thought silicone mats were the way to go, but after a few weeks, I noticed some weird dis...
Totally get what you're saying about color accuracy. When I first installed smart bulbs in my studio, the colors felt off—especially the warmer tones,...
Layering is definitely the way to go. I've found that adding a thin vintage rug or even a faux sheepskin over seagrass can soften things up nicely wit...
I hear ya on the sensor thing—sometimes simpler really is better. Honestly, I've found that just making a habit of checking under the sink every now a...
Haha, exactly... reminds me of when I first set up voice control on my TV. Every time I'd chat with friends about paint colors or fabrics, the TV woul...
Semi-rigid aluminum ducts are great, especially if you're working in tight spaces—they bend nicely without collapsing. One thing I've noticed, though,...