Totally hear you on that. I’ve wrestled with the same thing in some client projects—especially older homes with ornate fixtures. I’ve had decent luck ...

MAKING THE SWITCH TO WATER-SAVING TOILETS: WORTH IT? I get what you mean about the “install and forget” days being over. I’ve had clients grumble abo...

That’s the thing with bold colors—lighting will mess with your head if you’re not careful. I’ve seen clients fall in love with a dramatic emerald or n...

That hits home. I tried setting up a “smart” living room for a client, thinking voice controls would impress, but it turned into a comedy of errors. T...

Funny how that works, right? I’ve seen people obsess over floor plans and 3D models, but the reality always throws a curveball. I once had a client wh...

FINALLY UPGRADED MY LIVING ROOM LIGHTS—ANYONE ELSE TRIED SMART BULBS? I hear you. I once had a client’s kid flip the main switch and suddenly their w...

SMART HOME ON A TIGHT BUDGET—IS IT DOABLE? Mixing brands sounds good in theory, but I’ve seen clients get frustrated when their “compatible” gadgets ...

That bit about installation hits home. I’ve seen so many clients try to save a buck by going DIY, and honestly, it’s almost always more trouble than i...

Sink Fixtures Driving Me Nuts Lately I hear you on the brushed nickel—every time I specify it for a client with hard water, I brace for the inevitabl...

I get where you're coming from... debt anxiety is real. When my furnace died last winter, having cash stashed away saved me from stressing about inter...

Haha, been there. My cousin had a similar setup, and it wasn't just snow—think deliveries blocking the driveway or visitors parking awkwardly. Definit...

I get the caution, but honestly, sometimes tapping equity can make sense—even for cosmetic stuff. A few years back, I had a client who used equity to ...