WHERE DO YOU EVEN START WITH HIRING SOMEONE TO DESIGN YOUR HOUSE? Honestly, the first thing I’d ask is: what’s your non-negotiable? Is it natural lig...
WHAT SHOULD I LOOK FOR BEFORE SIGNING WITH AN INTERIOR DESIGNER? Honestly, I don’t always see it as a bad thing if a designer pushes their vision—som...
IS BUILDING YOUR OWN PLACE JUST A HEADACHE IN DISGUISE? You nailed it with decision fatigue. People always think the big stuff—framing, plumbing, wha...
I get what you mean about those fake rocks—half the time they just draw more attention. But if you don’t want obvious tech or plastic camo, where do y...
Honestly, unless the inspector can point to a specific code section, it’s just an opinion. I’ve had inspectors try to push “recommendations” as if the...
MY ADVENTURE WITH DIY CONCRETE FOUNDATIONS Plastic sheeting and wind—honestly, I’m convinced it’s a universal law that the two can’t coexist peaceful...
MAKING THE SWITCH TO WATER-SAVING TOILETS: WORTH IT? I’ve specified a bunch of these for projects, and honestly, the double-flushing thing depends a ...
Yeah, I get where you’re coming from. I’ve run into the same issue—voice commands sound great in theory, but in practice, there’s always some hiccup. ...
I get where you’re coming from—hand-picking at the yard can save a chunk of change, and I’ve done it plenty. But man, on bigger jobs or anything with ...
Did you find the app helpful for tracking change orders too, or mostly just payments? I've been hesitant because I don't want another thing to manage....
Had a similar experience myself recently. Proposed a green roof and passive cooling system on a commercial build, and the bank reps looked at me like ...
Fair point, but realistically, how often can you time your visits perfectly around storms? Maybe better to chat with neighbors who've lived nearby for...
Lighting definitely changes everything—ever notice how colors you thought were subtle suddenly scream at you around sunset? Navy and burnt orange, huh...
SmartThings is definitely easier to jump into, especially if you're not looking to spend weekends troubleshooting. But do you think you'd eventually w...
County assessor records can definitely be a decent starting point, but I'd be cautious about relying on them too heavily. I've seen some pretty outdat...