House with Shed Plans: Smart Layouts for Every Property Size
I got into house-and-shed planning almost by accident. A client wanted a modest three-bedroom home on a narrow lot but also needed serious workshop space
Category: IMPROVEMENT
Tree Houses: The Ultimate Guide to Design, Building, and Maintenance
I built my first tree house in a leaning silver maple when I was eleven, using scrap plywood and roofing nails I “borrowed” from my
How to Clean Soapstone Countertops: The Complete Step-by-Step Guide
I put soapstone into a kitchen renovation almost entirely because I got tired of babying a marble counter that etched if I so much as
How to Install Scribe Molding for a Perfect Cabinet Finish
The first time a client pointed at a quarter-inch gap between their new cabinet run and the kitchen wall, I remember thinking the cabinets were
Haint Blue Paint: Meaning, History, and the Best Shades for Your Home
I first came across haint blue on a porch ceiling in Beaufort, South Carolina, on a job that had nothing to do with paint I
Teal Paint: The Ultimate Guide to Choosing the Perfect Shade for Your Home
I repainted my own hallway four times before I got the teal right. Not because I’m indecisive because teal paint is one of those colors
Forest Green Paint Color Guide: Best Shades, Color Pairings, and Design Tips
A client once handed me three “forest green” swatches from three different brands and asked which one was the real forest green. None of them
Mid-Century Modern Architects: A Complete Guide to Design Pioneers
I spent a weekend a few years back touring Palm Springs with a friend who’s a real estate agent specializing in mid-century homes, and what
Green Tiles for Bathroom: Design Ideas, Styles, and a No-Nonsense Buying Guide
I redid my own bathroom three times before I landed on a green I could live with. The first attempt was a mint that looked
VEDHAMN Toe Kick Guide: Installation, Sizes, and Design Tips
I didn’t think much about toe kick until I was three weeks into installing IKEA SEKTION cabinets and realized I’d ordered the wrong quantity of