I hear you on the file size headaches. I once had to break a set into four separate uploads, and by the end, I was half-convinced the reviewer would j...

I hear you on the color-matching headaches. Had a client once who wanted a “barely-there” blush tone—looked perfect in the sample, but when the sun hi...

Haha, I learned the vinegar lesson the hard way. Thought I'd be eco-friendly and gave it a whirl on my grandma's old oak floors—big mistake. It dulled...

Totally agree on sheer curtains—they were a game changer when I redid my living room. Before that, the afternoon sun was so intense it felt like a spo...

I had a similar experience a few years back—thought epoxy grout alone would be enough, but learned the hard way about proper waterproofing. Ended up h...

We ran into something similar last summer—ended up spot-leveling just the worst bits, mostly to save costs. Didn't totally break the bank, but those l...

Totally agree about the mirrors—had a client once who placed a huge mirror directly opposite a west-facing window. Gorgeous in theory, but every after...

I see your point about bamboo—it can definitely bring a cool, eclectic feel. But honestly, I've found bamboo can be a bit tricky outdoors. Last summer...