by Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC | Sep 17, 2025 | Uncategorized
This new Houzz study didn’t surprise me at all. I watched my parents go through it with their purchase and update of an 1860s Victorian. Your project might be smaller scale, but it can still create problems in your relationship. Here are the findings, shared in...
by Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC | Jun 11, 2025 | Uncategorized
You probably know the feeling: $X left at the end of the month. Critical home item needs to be repaired or replaced. Kids need clothes for school. Too often – especially now, according to a new survey – the home item is deferred. The costs can be enormous, both in...
by Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC | Aug 14, 2024 | Uncategorized
I love butterflies and plan to incorporate a butterfly garden at my next home. Do you have one? Do you want one? Here are some worthwhile pro insights on the benefits of this wellness design feature. Let me know what you think! Pollinator gardens can enhance your...
by Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC | Jul 31, 2024 | Uncategorized
When you think about recent Supreme Court decisions, the ones impacting reproductive rights, college admissions and other popular concerns probably leap first to mind. Loper-Bright v Raimondo, Et Al is likely not one of them, but this precedent-shattering decision...
by Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC | Mar 13, 2024 | Design Trends, Healthy Homes, Kitchens, Remodeling, Sustainability, Uncategorized, Wellness
I’m super-stoked about the growth of induction cooking popularity. At the recent Design & Construction Week expo, which I’ve been attending for well over a decade now, there were more offerings than ever! Whether you’re equipping a luxury kitchen...
by Jamie Gold, CKD, CAPS, MCCWC | Jan 31, 2024 | Uncategorized
Some symbols evoke assurances of quality. The Good Housekeeping Seal of Approval is one of them. A UL approval is another. LEED certification says your home supports sustainability. Now there’s a new WELL for residential certification that says your home is...
