Contractor markup myths, real costs, and what to look for in your bid – before you’re knee-deep in change orders. That is what this blog post is all about. When…
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Is 30% Contractor Markup Normal? What It Covers & What’s Fair
April 10, 2026
Category: Mudrooms + Laundry Rooms
Ever get stuck staring at a wall of paint swatches wondering what interior paint colors to actually pick? Yeah, us too. One of the questions we get asked the most…
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How To Choose Paint Colors: Examples From Our Home
September 5, 2025
Welcome to the colors of our home, friend! If you’ve ever stood in the paint aisle with 400 swatches in your hand, wondering how one tiny square could possibly decide…
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What is a Wet Bar? | Everything You Need to Know
May 18, 2025
If you ended up on this blog post you must be wondering, what is a wet bar or what is a dry bar. Maybe you already know those answers and…
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How and Why Contractors Deserve to Make Money: An Honest Look at the Industry
April 9, 2025
If you’ve ever worked with or been a contractor, you know this job is not for the faint of heart. It’s physical. It’s mental. It’s emotional. It’s business. And somehow,…
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Perfect Recessed Lighting Placement | Tips & Guidance
February 23, 2025
Recessed lighting placement is a question a lot of us needed an answer for. Recessed lighting is a popular choice for homeowners, design enthusiasts, DIYers, and contractors seeking efficient and…