I’ve definitely seen both sides of this. One time, I worked with a client who loved a designer’s portfolio—super glossy, magazine-worthy stuff—but whe...

MAKING THE SWITCH TO WATER-SAVING TOILETS: WORTH IT? Couldn’t agree more about the brand making a difference. I’ve specified a few “budget” models fo...

I’ve definitely been there, trying to dry out insulation and crossing my fingers it’s enough. One time I thought I’d saved a section, only to find a f...

Funny, I’ve had clients who went all-in on the “invisible” stuff—top-notch insulation, triple-pane windows, radiant heat—then realized their kitchen f...

I totally get that balancing act between keeping scraps and avoiding clutter. A few years back, I was working on a client's kitchen remodel and ended ...

This resonates with me. A few years back, I worked on a project where the homeowners were really into the idea of repurposing materials. Initially, I ...

Emerald and brass is a solid combo, actually. Reminds me of a project I did last year—client wanted a moody, vintage vibe for their study. We ended up...

I've experimented with phone-based presence detection too, but honestly, it wasn't the magic fix I'd hoped for. One night, my phone died mid-movie mar...

Custom schedules have definitely been a game changer for me too, but I haven't quite jumped into the whole smart home integration thing yet. Your poin...

I was skeptical at first too, honestly. When I installed mine, it felt like I spent forever adjusting schedules and settings. But after a couple month...

Had the same splashback battle myself... thought I was losing my mind wiping down counters every five minutes. Eventually tried one of those low-flow ...