Plants are a solid go-to for quick vibe shifts. I've found that swapping out pots or moving plants around the room can make a surprising difference. E...

Same here, mixing faux and real plants has been my go-to trick for a while now. I used to be skeptical about faux plants outdoors, but honestly, they'...

Peppermint oil's hit or miss in my experience—worked briefly, but the mice seemed to adapt pretty fast. Steel wool's definitely the way to go. Had a c...

Totally get what you're saying about simpler being better, but I'd add that "simple" doesn't always mean cheaper upfront. Learned this myself when hel...

Neighbor backup is handy, but honestly, I prefer hiding a physical key somewhere discreet as a failsafe. Ever tried one of those hidden key holders di...

Yeah, I get where you're coming from. Metal fixtures especially can handle a lot more accidental bumps and knocks. I've seen some really sleek matte b...

Mint underfoot does sound nice...but did you find any issues with bees or insects being drawn to the mint near seating areas? I've noticed mint flower...

Couldn't agree more. I've seen clients surprised by mold or warped wood because they trusted their gut a bit too much. Intuition's great, but humidity...

I've used outdoor curtains before, and honestly, they're a mixed bag. They look great and add nice privacy, but if your porch gets a lot of wind, you'...

Yeah, that's pretty much how it goes. I've found adding a flat contingency of 10-15% to my initial estimates helps cushion those inevitable "surprises...