Forget the fluffy design articles for a second. A truly great small room is built on a solid plan. It’s about thinking like a pro, and that means starting with function first. We’re going to walk ...

I’ve spent a long time as a digital designer, focusing on how people actually use the screens in front of them. My world revolves around user interfaces, branding for tech companies, and teaching the ...

After spending more years than I can count working with vintage clothing—everything from sourcing for film sets to helping designers find inspiration—one era comes up more than any other. It’s a ...

You’ve probably seen articles referencing that famous space agency study about plants removing toxins. It’s important stuff, but let’s be real—those tests were done in small, sealed chambers. Your ...

Let’s be honest. The most common reason a dishwasher stops working well isn’t some catastrophic mechanical failure. After years of working as an appliance tech, I can tell you it’s almost always ...

These days, you see all sorts of incredible gift sculptures, like towering diaper cakes and adorable washcloth cupcakes. And while those are fantastic, they demand a bit of technique and, more ...

My first few holiday seasons were a real trial by fire, working the gift wrap counter at a fancy department store. I’m talking endless lines of shoppers, every box shape imaginable, and a manager who ...

I’ve spent more time than I can count in kitchens, both professionally and for my own sanity, and I’ve probably cleaned and repurposed thousands of glass jars. Seriously, thousands. And early on, I ...

My first real attempt? A complete disaster. I just drew what I thought I saw: a big, lumpy gray blob with a tube for a nose. The result was flat and lifeless, like a sad balloon animal. It taught me ...

It wasn’t until I stopped just looking and started truly seeing that things clicked. I picked up an old insect field guide at a used bookstore, and that was my lightbulb moment. The secret wasn’t some ...

The house is tiny, almost shy, sitting in a quiet neighborhood. Yet, it feels like a riddle you’re meant to solve. There’s a grand arch over the door that holds up… well, nothing. The peak of the roof ...

So many clients come to me from other shops with angry, bumpy piercings, totally frustrated. They were often told it would be as easy as an earlobe piercing. I’m here to tell you right now: it is not.