I get the appeal of the fake rock, but honestly, I’d probably forget too—especially if I moved things around in the garden. Lockboxes are definitely m...

I get what you mean about the false alarms—those things can be a bit jumpy. I’ve seen clients get frustrated with them, especially if they’re sensitiv...

I get what you’re saying about the inevitability of dust—old houses are basically dust factories once you start opening things up. Still, I think some...

Honestly, I get the appeal of just swapping out the part and being done with it, but sometimes I think we jump to that a little too fast. There are so...

I totally get what you mean about losing character with a full sand-down. I’ve run into that too, especially with those old heart pine floors—too much...

Totally get what you mean about those blending pencils—sometimes they just make the scratch look like it’s been highlighted with a neon arrow. I’ve ha...

I’ve seen those faux antique keypads in a few homes, and honestly, it’s a mixed bag. Some pull off the “aged bronze” look pretty well, but others just...

Reclaimed lumber can definitely hold its own, structurally speaking...but it really comes down to the quality and type of wood. Steel's generally more...

I've noticed the same thing about newer finishes—they do seem more sensitive. From what I've seen, vinegar and water can be hit or miss. It works grea...

Engineered hardwood can definitely be a safer bet near the coast, especially if humidity's a concern. I've used it in a couple beach house projects, a...

I ran into a similar issue when I did a Moroccan-inspired lounge in my basement a few years back. Thought I'd nailed it with these gorgeous draped fab...

I get what you're saying about simplicity—sometimes less really is more. But honestly, I've found adjustable lighting pretty manageable once you get u...