I swear, beach houses are like the Houdinis of hidden damage. I once had a client who wanted to “just repaint and swap out fixtures”—next thing you kn...

Right? There’s something weirdly satisfying about plopping a fat stack of plans on a counter and watching the city clerk stamp it. Now I just cross my...

Totally agree about the grout color—why is picking white so much harder than it sounds? I swear, I’ve spent more time staring at grout samples than ac...

That’s hilarious—I once found a pair of baby shoes tucked behind some old lath and plaster. Still not sure if it was for luck or just someone’s idea o...

I totally relate about the old plaster—mine seems to have a mind of its own. Ever tried using a setting-type compound for those spots where the wall j...

GLASSY FLOORS LOOK GREAT...UNTIL YOU LIVE ON THEM Isn’t it wild how much people chase that showroom shine? It’s like, sure, your floor could double a...

I hear you on the “just tighten” disaster—been there, except mine involved a kitchen faucet and a very dramatic geyser. I always ask myself: do I want...