I hear you on the matte black finishes—they look amazing in photos, but in real life, they’re kind of high-maintenance. I had a project where the clie...
Totally get where you’re coming from—those online maps are more like a rough sketch than anything you’d want to bet your renovation budget on. I’ve ru...
Couldn’t agree more—people get so caught up in the “wow” factor of big renovations, but it’s these little fixes that actually change how a space feels...
Totally agree—timelines are so unpredictable now. I’ve seen projects where even the cabinetry or tile gets held up for months, and that throws off eve...
That’s such a smart move. I’ve definitely tossed wood that just needed a good sanding and some stain—kicked myself later when I saw the price of new b...
MY ADVENTURE WITH DIY CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS Totally agree—people really underestimate how quickly concrete can go from workable to “oh no, it’s set.” ...
Couldn’t agree more with this. The number of times I’ve had to refer back to emails or contracts because someone “forgot” what we agreed on… it’s wild...
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...