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RE: Digital apps vs old-school pen and paper for planning a reno?
I totally get what you mean about ending up with a pencil in hand - there’s just something about the feel of sketching ideas out that digital apps can’t quite match for me. But I do like how easy it is to tweak things on...
RE: When the fence is a highway, not a wall
That “intentional chaos” vibe is kind of the dream, isn’t it? I always say a little bit of wildness makes a space feel lived-in. I totally get what you mean about the fence - sometimes a fresh coat of paint does wonders,...
RE: When the fence is a highway, not a wall
It’s wild how determined those little critters can be, right? I totally relate to the “suggestion” fence - sometimes it feels like you’re just giving them a more interesting obstacle course. I’ve seen people try everythi...
RE: HOW LONG DID YOUR POOL MAKEOVER REALLY TAKE?
Totally get what you mean about the tile rabbit hole - it’s wild how many shades of “blue” exist once you start looking. I’ve seen clients agonize over grout color for a week, too. Sometimes I wonder if it’s even possibl...
RE: If I wanted a backyard guest house, how deep would my pockets need to be?
That $100k estimate really does seem to be the sweet spot for something that feels comfortable and actually gets used. I totally agree about not skimping on things like insulation or plumbing - those are the details that...
RE: got denied for a permit - what would you do next?
Funny how often that happens - running into a setback and then realizing it made things better somehow. We had a similar issue, but ours was about ceiling height. Had to rethink the whole lighting plan because of it, and...
RE: how much did your bathroom remodel run you (roughly)?
We installed humidity-sensing windows in a client's older home last year, and they did notice a slight drop in their energy bills - nothing huge, but noticeable enough to feel worthwhile. I think it depends a lot on your...