KEEPING TRACK OF GOALS: WRITING THEM DOWN OR JUST WINGING IT? That dry erase board idea is actually pretty clever. I’ve used sticky notes on the frid...

Totally agree, a little color goes a long way. I’ve had clients freak out about painting an accent wall, but once it’s up, they’re shocked by how much...

WHERE DO YOU EVEN START WITH HIRING SOMEONE TO DESIGN YOUR HOUSE? Totally agree about the feedback thing—if a designer can’t handle a little pushback...

Totally get where you’re coming from. I’ve had projects where the “quick” 12-month timeline turned into 18 months before we even got to paint colors. ...

TITLE: What if your city paid you to use less water? I hear you on the paperwork headache. But honestly, I’ve seen water bills get skewed by all sort...

WHY DOES YARD WORK ALWAYS SEEM NEVER-ENDING? You’re onto something with the dense planting idea. I’ve seen it work wonders, especially when you mix t...