IS IT JUST ME OR ARE THERE TOO MANY ECO LABELS NOW? Man, you’re not alone—sometimes I feel like I need a decoder ring just to shop for paint or floor...

Title: Keeping Track Of Renovation Plans Without Losing Your Mind That’s hilarious—dogs always know when they’ve caused chaos, don’t they? I’ve see...

Tile over wood in a beach house—couldn’t agree more. I had one job where the folks were dead set on these gorgeous reclaimed oak floors in the entry a...

I hear you on the permit office black hole… had a client once who joked we should’ve just built the guest house out of cardboard for all the progress ...

Mixing it up is honestly the way to go. I’ve had folks want their whole yard to look like a disco ball for Christmas, but then they get tired of the a...

I get the long hose method is the “safe” bet, but honestly, has anyone actually managed to not end up with a patchy lawn or a weird soggy spot somewhe...

Title: My House Is Getting Smarter Than Me, And It's Kinda Weird Man, I hear you on the “smarter than me” part. Sometimes I walk into a room and the ...

Man, you nailed it with the whack-a-mole comparison. I swear, every time I fix one thing, something else starts acting up like it’s jealous of the att...

Those medicine cabinets are always a gamble, aren’t they? I once pulled one out that looked fine and then realized the back was basically held togethe...

Ha, isn't it always the little things that get ya? Reminds me of the time I thought my basement was totally waterproof... until I found myself wading ...

Haha, volunteer tomatoes are the best surprise guests, aren't they? Makes you wonder what else is lurking beneath the soil waiting to pop up next seas...

Cork flooring can surprise you, right? I've seen it hold up pretty well in kitchens—sure, it gets a few dents, but honestly, what floor doesn't after ...