This hits home for me—I once had an investor who insisted on neutral tones everywhere. Sure, it was tasteful, but I missed the chance to really expres...

Totally agree that repeating accents is key—I've done something similar with mustard yellow. Started with just throw pillows, but it felt random until...

Went through something similar once—except it was paint colors, not currencies. After hours tweaking shades, realized my monitor's color calibration w...

I get the appeal of the whole integrated ecosystem, but honestly, I've seen smart thermostats make a noticeable difference even without all the extras...

Buildertrend's solid, but honestly, spreadsheets aren't always the villain they're made out to be. I've found that combining Excel with a visual tool ...

You're spot-on about cabinetry hardware—it's one of those sneaky details people underestimate. I've seen clients spend thousands on gorgeous custom ca...

Denim insulation sounds like a solid choice—definitely better than dealing with that itchy pink stuff. I worked on a project a few years back where we...

I've found that being upfront yet casual usually works wonders. People can sense when you're fishing for info, so I try to weave those questions natur...