Blog contributed by Suzie Wison at www.happierhome.net. When you wrap up your design or architecture degree, what you’ve really got is potential—sketchbooks full of ideas, technical training, aesthetic judgment. But turning all that into a business? That needs more than eye for proportion and mastery of form. A higher education degree can serve as a scaffold: […]
Blog contributed by Suzie Wison at www.happierhome.net. Your investment property doesn’t need a full remodel to make an impact. What it needs is rhythm—those small moves that shift how people feel when they walk through the door. When you reduce friction and sharpen presentation, you make a home feel simpler, more cared for, more livable. That’s […]
Blog contributed by Suzie Wison at www.happierhome.net. The BRRRR method—Buy, Rehab, Rent, Refinance, Repeat—is not a hack. It’s a rhythm. If you treat it like a formula, you’ll miss the signals. But done right, BRRRR doesn’t just stack properties; it builds precision around leverage. You’re not just acquiring units—you’re recycling trust, timing, and risk. The moment […]
Blog contributed by Suzie Wison at www.happierhome.net. Remodeling your bathroom can either feel like a smart refresh or a spiraling money pit. The difference usually comes down to planning, timing, and knowing what not to DIY. Before you smash a tile or hire a contractor, you need to understand how budgets, materials, and long-term needs intersect. […]
Blog contributed by Suzie Wison at www.happierhome.net. In today’s fast-paced world, small business owners are expected to juggle everything from operations and finances to marketing and HR. The right digital tools don’t just help you keep up — they create the space for you to move faster, work smarter, and grow stronger. If you’re still juggling […]
Blog contributed by Suzie Wison at www.happierhome.net. If you’re a contractor or home service professional feeling the tremors of economic uncertainty, you’re not alone. Financial downturns hit construction and trades hard—clients stall projects, margins tighten, and cash flow dries up fast. But panic isn’t a plan. What you need is a smart, steady approach to protect […]
Blog contributed by Suzie Wison at www.happierhome.net. As a home services business owner, you’ve probably seen firsthand how difficult it can be to attract and keep good people. The job market’s competitive, and paychecks alone just don’t cut it anymore. Workers want more than a wage — they’re looking for jobs that value them as whole […]
Blog contributed by Suzie Wison at www.happierhome.net. There’s something deeply satisfying about walking into a room with creaky cabinets, scuffed walls, or leaky pipes—and leaving it better than you found it. That feeling, the one you get from using your hands to restore order in a chaotic world, might be the first clue that you’ve […]
Blog contributed by Gres Aragón. Materials for swimming pools and poolside areas must be very carefully chosen given their exposure to outdoor weather conditions and their direct contact with water. Many different types of materials can be used for pools, but if there is one that stands out particularly for its architectural possibilities, visual appeal […]