Tried the same trick in a model home once—thought it’d be a clever “hidden” storage solution. Nope. Ended up with a wall that looked cool but couldn’t...

Title: Thinking About Building a Custom Home—Worth the Hassle? Yeah, I hear you on the reclaimed wood. I’ve seen some gorgeous floors that looked lik...

BUILDING BASE STRUCTURES—WHAT IF YOU HAD TO START OVER? You’re not wrong about the execution being key. I’ve walked through a few “flex” offices in G...

BUILDING BASE STRUCTURES—WHAT IF YOU HAD TO START OVER? I get the appeal of flexible layouts, but in my experience, those movable walls and curtains ...

That “extras” bin is like a black hole, isn’t it? I’ve got one too, and every time I do a project, it gets heavier. Last time I swapped a sink, I swea...

I get the appeal of a good old-fashioned switch, but honestly, hiding them behind stuff seems like a recipe for stubbed toes and frustration. In my la...

I gave bio-based adhesives a shot on a small residential project about four years ago. Honestly, the upfront costs did sting a bit compared to traditi...

I've had mixed experiences myself. Gravel bases are solid, no doubt, but I've actually found fabric useful in certain tricky soil situations. Last yea...

I've been skeptical about the whole analytics thing too. Had one installed in a renovated property last year—seemed cool at first, but honestly, tenan...

Ran into this exact issue when we repurposed some barn wood into an interior accent wall. Thought we'd saved a bundle, but after a humid summer, a cou...

Yeah, learned that the hard way myself. Had a project a couple years back where the inspector signed off on drainage plans without batting an eye. Fas...

Yeah, that's true enough, but honestly, even when you do consult city planners early, things can still go sideways. I remember a project a few years b...

Haha, that's satisfying when you finally have the proof in hand. Reminds me of when my neighbor kept insisting our property line was off and that my f...