I opted to give Google’s SketchUp a try. When it is first installed and started, it has the typical “helpful tips” popup. More often than not, I either disable this or I leave it running for a few instances and read one tip each time I start the program. The SketchUp tips were really helpful [...]

The source for my post’s title is a book by Sarah Susanka. I am in the midst of designing a new home. At the same time, I am watching all of these “dream homes”, “home improvements”, “this old house”, “rezoned”, etc. shows of TV. The TV shows keep showing bigger and bigger homes - [...]