That’s the million-dollar question. I’ve had similar headaches—tried a “premium” low-VOC paint in a high-traffic hallway, and it looked trashed after ...

Couldn’t agree more on the control aspect. I’ve seen investor-backed projects where “unique” ideas get watered down fast. Had a client who wanted recl...

Honestly, I get where you're coming from, but I’ve found that pointing out the “hidden” improvements doesn’t always move the needle with appraisers. Y...

Great insights—I totally agree about brick or stone edging being the way to go. I've built a few fire pits over the years, and metal edging always loo...

We went through something similar last summer, and honestly, I was leaning towards composites at first too. They look great on paper, but once you fac...

Haha, radioactive pea soup...that's a new one. But yeah, digital mockups can be super deceiving. Had a similar experience with a client who fell in lo...