Funny you mention the coping—I’ve had clients agonize over tile color for weeks, but then barely notice it once the pool’s filled. Meanwhile, the shap...

Yeah, I hear you on the chaos—old wiring is a beast. I’ve spent hours trying to fit smart switches into boxes that were clearly designed before anyone...

Locked Out Drama—What Would You Do? I get the urge to just sand down a swollen door, but honestly, I’d be careful with that. In my experience, once y...

Honestly, I get the appeal of the color-changing bulbs—especially for holidays or just making the space feel fun. But from my experience, the novelty ...

I hear you on the cushions and blankets, but honestly, I've found outdoor rugs to be a game changer. Had one client who traveled constantly—swapped he...

Couldn't agree more with this. When I was working on a client's loft renovation, we repurposed reclaimed wood flooring from an old gymnasium nearby. I...

We went composite on our last beach house project after years of stubbornly sticking to wood—honestly, best decision ever. I get the historic charm th...

Yeah, that's exactly how I learned my lesson too. I was helping a client pick out new outdoor furniture, and when we moved the old stuff off her deck,...

I tried an eco-friendly sealer last summer—honestly, mixed feelings. It did help a bit with stains (bird droppings and spilled drinks wiped off easier...