Totally agree about reclaimed stuff being a mixed bag. Had a client who insisted on using antique French doors for their guest house—beautiful but a n...

Timers really do make life easier, especially when you're juggling a million other things. I tried solar lights too, but they were so inconsistent—som...

Good call on the vapor barrier—older homes can be tricky like that. Glad you got it sorted. And yeah, Living Proof is solid stuff, though I've found c...

I like the vintage crate idea—I picked up an old wooden milk crate at a flea market last summer, and it's been perfect for holding seasonal plants on ...

Good point about fingerprint locks. I've seen clients have issues with them, especially outdoors in harsh weather. Honestly, sometimes simpler is bett...