I hear you, but after one too many run-ins with cords tangled around chair legs, I started stashing a couple of those rechargeable work lights in my k...

I learned this the hard way in a client’s mudroom. They wanted open shelving above the washer and dryer, and I figured pine would be fine since it mat...

Funny you mention the silicone trick—I’ve done that more times than I’d like to admit, especially when clients want those fairy lights to stay up year...

Vintage eclectic really does have a charm, doesn’t it? I’ve worked with plenty of folks who start out worried about mismatched boards or uneven stains...

My Battle With Moldy Closets And Frizzy Hair That’s the million-dollar question, isn’t it? I’ve been through this with more than one client (and my...

Microfiber definitely helps, but honestly...I've used cotton towels plenty of times with no real issues. I think it depends more on how clean the clot...

I've actually found the opposite to be true lately. A couple of years ago, I had a client whose smart lights would randomly flicker or turn off whenev...

Haha, teal and neon green...bold choices. I once tried mustard yellow—thought it'd be cozy and warm, but it ended up looking like a giant egg yolk. No...

I've had similar experiences with vinegar and wood soap—both left me feeling kinda meh. A few years back, I worked on a client's house with gorgeous o...

Yeah, rearranging furniture can definitely help—I once had a client whose neighbor's bass was driving her nuts. We shifted her heavy bookshelf to the ...

Marine varnish can be tricky stuff—I remember using it on a client's outdoor bar setup a couple years back. Looked amazing at first, but after one har...

Oh man, built-ins are the worst for hiding nasty surprises. Pulled out a pantry cabinet once and found a whole section of drywall missing—just bare st...