Funny, I’ve had the opposite—strips have always been easier for me, especially when I want to highlight shelves or under cabinets. Bulbs are simple, s...

Title: Smart Lights vs Smart Switches for Yard Setup? I hear you on the “smart” overload—sometimes it feels like the more tech I add, the more I’m ju...

Good call on the foam insulation—I did something similar after a client had issues with their keypad lock freezing up. They called me in a panic becau...

Haha, "parchment paper trauma"—I felt that one deep in my soul. Honestly though, mesh racks do speed things up a bit, at least from what I've noticed....

Totally agree with this. I've worked on plenty of outdoor spaces, and honestly, the simplest setups often turn out the coziest. Tried the whole eggshe...

Totally agree on the solid-core door. I had a similar experience when remodeling my own place last year. Initially thought weatherstripping and some h...

Lighting definitely makes or breaks a drywall job. One trick I've found helpful is to lightly pencil-mark trouble spots as I go along—helps me keep tr...

That's a solid point—charm can sometimes distract us from deeper issues. I once had a client who loved the rustic look of their porch railing, only to...

Wire shelves are decent, but honestly, I've found wooden slats or cedar planks work wonders too. Cedar naturally resists mold and gives your closet a ...