ARE BUILDER REFERENCES REALLY THAT HELPFUL OR JUST FLUFF? I get where you’re coming from, but I wouldn’t write off the “everything was perfect” refer...
Mixing finishes really does give a space some character. I’ve seen a lot of new builds where everything matches perfectly, but honestly, it can feel a...
I get where you’re coming from, but sometimes I think too much friction early on can actually stall a project. True, but if you push too hard, some d...
TRIMMING DOWN EXPENSES ON PROJECT SUPPLIES I get where you’re coming from about spending more on mission-critical stuff, but I’ve actually started to...
I totally get where you’re coming from. On bigger sites, I’ve found that smaller, more frequent draws keep everyone moving—especially when you’ve got ...
Navy and mustard is one of those combos that sounds like it shouldn’t work, but under the right light, it just clicks. I’ve run into this with exterio...
I get where you’re coming from about focusing on the basics, but I’d actually push back a bit on skipping the “premium” options entirely. Sometimes th...
Honestly, I get the appeal of the water savings, but sometimes I wonder if the ultra low-flows are worth the hassle in older homes. In a couple of my ...
That’s a solid approach. I’ve noticed when I’m walking through new builds, the ones that actually feel inviting usually have that mix—like, a reclaime...
Totally relate to that. I’ve seen so many new builds packed with “smart” everything, but honestly, the more tech you add, the more points of failure y...
Couldn’t agree more. I’d add—before even making an offer, walk the lot after a heavy rain if you can. Sometimes what looks like minor runoff turns int...
Honestly, I’ve run into the same thing with older houses—sometimes it feels like every fitting is just a little off from what’s on the shelf now. I’ve...
Interesting you mention Airtable—I gave it a shot last year for a small subdivision project, and while I liked the visual layout and flexibility, I fo...
Interesting points here, but I'm not totally convinced lighting testing always needs to be so extensive. From my experience, sometimes clients get ove...
Good points about reclaimed wood. I've noticed the same thing—oak especially seems to handle wear and tear pretty well. One thing I'd add is to pay at...