Couldn’t agree more. I’ve seen those crates hold up fine under patios, but a buddy had one cave in when a delivery truck rolled over it. If you go tha...

Sink Fixtures Driving Me Nuts Lately Funny you mention the satin brass—I put some in a client’s powder room last year, and it actually looks pretty s...

That hits home. I used to have this vision of a perfectly “done” yard—like those magazine spreads where not a single leaf is out of place. Reality che...

I get what you mean about it feeling like a performance, but honestly, I think the awkwardness is more about privacy than habit. There’s something wei...

I hear you on the “old-school” fix. I tried every fancy extender and mesh system when we built our garden studio, but nothing beat just trenching a ca...

That line about plaster is way too real. The first time I tried to run wiring through a 1920s bungalow, I thought I could just “carefully” carve a pat...

WHEN THE NIGHT SKY TURNS TO DAY: WHAT IF YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD WAS LIT UP 24/7? Funny thing, I’ve worked on a couple of projects where the lighting plan ...

HOW DO YOU HANDLE SURPRISE COSTS WITHOUT WRECKING YOUR FINANCES? I get where you're coming from with the mini-funds, but honestly, I found myself get...

Yeah, bamboo flooring surprised me too. I was skeptical at first because I'd heard mixed things about durability, but a client of mine insisted on it ...

I've actually done exactly what you're talking about—mixed brands to save a bit of cash. Honestly, I get why you're hesitant. When I first tried it, I...