I get the love for weathered cedar—there’s just something about that silvery look that feels right, especially near the coast. But I’ve actually had a...

I get where you’re coming from about airflow— But if you’re worried about the look of your doors or original woodwork, there are some less invasive th...

That’s honestly the story with so many older homes—there’s always some dip or uneven spot lurking under the carpet or old boards. I usually walk clien...

Totally get what you mean about thinner coats—trying to fix everything with sanding just turns into a dust storm. I’ve found if I feather out each lay...

Honestly, I think you nailed it with “less stuff, more intention.” There’s something really satisfying about getting creative with what you already ha...

I’ve never had a smart lock totally brick after an update, but I did have one freeze up for a few hours—had to use the backup key, which thankfully I’...

I feel this! My golden retriever used to think my garden beds were his personal playground. I ended up using taller planters and rearranging the layou...

I've actually found that bringing in a preservation specialist can make a huge difference. Documentation is great, but sometimes inspectors respond be...

Totally agree, mixing temps can really elevate a space. I'd also suggest adding dimmers to the overhead lights... gives you even more flexibility to a...

Had a client once whose shower leaked right into their pantry... soggy cereal boxes and all. Turns out the waterproof membrane underneath was never pr...