Title: How Much Should I Budget To Renovate A Beach House? I hear you on the “marine grade” stuff—honestly, I’ve lost count of how many times clients...

That’s a good point about inspectors having their reasons. I remember working on a sunroom addition and the inspector was super picky about the electr...

I totally get the appeal of a clean wall switch—there’s just something about that tactile click. I’ve actually tried those stick-on wireless remotes t...

I get the appeal of that cozy glow, but I’ve honestly started questioning if it’s worth the hassle every year. Last spring, I spent an afternoon untan...

Honestly, I’ve seen so many people make that curtain mistake—including myself. The first winter in my old apartment, I thought I was being clever with...

I get where you’re coming from with the slow flow pump—clay is just relentless when it comes to absorbing water. But I’ve got to say, I tried reroutin...

We put bamboo counters in a client's kitchen about two years ago, and honestly, it's been kind of a mixed bag. Initially, I was pretty excited about i...

Totally relate to the fence story—had a client once who got full neighbor approval for a deck extension, then halfway through construction, suddenly i...

I totally get the cushion cover thing—smart move. I once tried seasonal curtains thinking it'd be easy, but ended up with a closet full of fabric that...

Had a client once who decided to tackle their vintage plumbing solo... started off just replacing a faucet, ended up with half the bathroom wall rippe...

Mosquito netting could be interesting... but from experience, it can sometimes look a bit too outdoorsy or camping-themed if you're not careful. I onc...

Haha, been there! I once drained my inflatable pool thinking the lawn could handle it, and ended up with a squishy swamp that lasted days. Your advice...