That line made me laugh—so true. I once worked on a 1920s bungalow where every floorboard seemed to have its own opinion about how things should be do...
That’s been my experience too—half the time, I’m explaining labels to the staff instead of the other way around. I tried a clay-based wall finish once...
WHEN THE LIGHTS GO OUT MID-PROJECT: WHAT'S YOUR MOVE? That’s such a familiar scene, it almost makes me laugh—except when I’m the one standing there, ...
That’s wild—I’ve seen the same thing happen in a 1920s bungalow I worked on. The owner was convinced cracked doors would “let it breathe,” but all it ...
Totally get where you’re coming from. I once designed a kitchen for a client who insisted on these gorgeous glass-front cabinets—looked amazing, but s...
That’s honestly been my go-to as well. I’ve had clients invest in all sorts of high-tech lock systems, but when it comes down to it, a spare key with ...
I tried bamboo in a client's bathroom once—looked stunning initially, but we definitely had some mold creeping back after about a year. Ventilation wa...
Definitely agree with the points made so far, especially about prep work. I've seen firsthand how quickly coastal conditions can turn a beautiful reno...
I get what you're saying about simplicity, but from experience, layering different lights can actually enhance simplicity rather than complicate it. W...
We had a similar "fun" surprise when we tackled our master bath last year. Originally, it was just supposed to be cosmetic—new vanity, fresh paint, ma...
I went with recessed lights too, but honestly, I wish I'd mixed in some under-cabinet lighting. A friend of mine did that, and it made such a differen...
I've used olive oil on stainless steel a few times and I get your hesitation about residue—totally valid. From my experience, if you buff it really we...
You're spot-on about anchoring those shades properly—I had a client last summer who installed some gorgeous outdoor roller shades, but underestimated ...
Same here, modular shelving saved my sanity. Had a client who insisted on custom built-ins, but halfway through the reno, they changed hobbies and sud...