GREEN MORTGAGES VS. ENERGY-EFFICIENCY LOANS: WHICH MAKES MORE SENSE? You’re spot on about the “master plan” approach. I can’t tell you how many times...

Choosing Between Energy Efficiency Or Water Savings For Green Building Points? You’re spot on about smart irrigation—when it works, it’s great, but o...

WHEN YOU THINK YOU KNOW BETTER THAN YOUR LAWYER I can’t tell you how many times I’ve watched clients skim a contract and say, “Eh, it’s fine, let’s j...

Totally get where you’re coming from—there’s this weird satisfaction in seeing something old or random actually work in a new spot, but it’s so easy t...

BUILDING BASE STRUCTURES—WHAT IF YOU HAD TO START OVER? I hear you on the function-over-form thing. I’ve seen so many kitchens where the dividers loo...

SINK FIXTURES DRIVING ME NUTS LATELY Not gonna lie, I used to be in the “handles only” camp too, but after installing a few higher-end touchless mode...

I hear you on the glazing—triple pane is overkill for a lot of climates, and honestly, I’ve seen people spend a fortune chasing “ultimate efficiency” ...

WEIGHING THE PROS AND CONS OF SWITCHING TO A 15-YEAR MORTGAGE You’re spot on about the “life happens” factor. I see it all the time—folks start with ...