Ceiling stains are my red line—if I see those, I’m calling in backup. Surface rust or a bit of discoloration under the sink, I’ll usually swap out the...

Yeah, reglazing really stretches the budget. I hear you on the subway tile—people think it’s a bargain until the labor quote lands. Large format tiles...

Honestly, I get the need for a paper trail, but sometimes I think we overdo it with all the spreadsheets and double submissions. I've found that just ...

Metallic finishes are cool, but yeah, they can get a little overwhelming if you go too heavy—especially in a basement where light’s already limited. I...

Honestly, pucks aren’t too bad if you’re comfortable using a drill and measuring things out, but the hardest part is usually fishing the wires neatly ...

Totally get what you mean. There’s a fine line between “natural” and “jungle.” I’ve seen some yards where the wild look works, but most folks end up w...

Haha, disco jungle sounds about right... I once installed mirrored tiles in a client's basement ceiling thinking it'd open up the space. Looked cool a...

Good call on the stainless steel hardware—seen that rust issue way too often near the coast. Had a client last year who went all-in on fiberglass door...