COLOR COMBOS THAT ODDLY PLEASE THE BRAIN Funny how the “mistake” colors end up being the ones people talk about most. I’ve had clients pick a color o...

That’s the part nobody tells you about—there’s something about that old-school switch that just feels right. I swapped out a bunch of three-ways in a ...

Had almost the exact same thing happen last winter. Inspector flagged a vent location that had been signed off in plan review, said it “didn’t look ri...

Honestly, I’ve lost count of how many times I’ve had to explain to clients why their “budget” fixtures are causing headaches. You get what you pay for...

HOW DO YOU HANDLE SURPRISE COSTS WITHOUT WRECKING YOUR FINANCES? That “false sense of security” line nails it. I’ve seen folks move into a new place,...

I totally relate to the hesitation about talking to the TV. Even though it's stationary and part of the room, there's still something weirdly self-con...

I get the appeal of handshake deals—feels personal, builds trust—but honestly, from my experience building custom homes, it's just not worth the risk....

Had a client once who insisted on willows near his pond—worked great until the roots started creeping toward his septic lines. Ever had issues with ag...

Great points about vegetation—I've definitely learned to spot cattails the hard way, haha. Another sneaky tip is checking out older fence posts or uti...

Good advice on metal thickness and maintenance routines. Reminds me of a client who had a heavy-duty cast iron pit installed—he figured thicker metal ...