Totally agree—good relationships go a long way. A few extra thoughts from experience: - Clear expectations upfront help avoid misunderstandings later...

Dogwoods are a solid choice—nice balance between aesthetics and practicality. Good call on the gutter guards too; they're underrated for sure. One thi...

Great point about checking the basics first—it's easy to get tunnel vision when you're knee-deep in a project. I've seen folks jump straight into heav...

I've actually worked on a project where the client insisted on a large indoor green wall in their living room. Initially, I thought it was purely aest...

DIY can definitely save cash, but it can also eat up a ton of time if you're not careful. I've found a good middle ground is customizing affordable IK...

Totally agree with this. In my experience, clients who've put in the legwork beforehand do seem calmer overall. I'd just add that having a flexible mi...