Design smarter, not bigger: how to transform your home without adding square footage.

Architect Sarah Susanka demonstrates how clever design choices can expand your living space without requiring major construction. This episode also features a tour of Daryl Hall's historic 1787 home and expert advice on common household maintenance challenges, from appliance fitting to structural repairs.

Architect Sarah Susanka explains that increasing the perceived size of a home relies on smart design rather than physical expansion. The episode provides practical solutions for common home issues, including the modification of cabinetry to accommodate taller refrigerators and the maintenance of rusting steel I-beams.

Beyond structural design, the program addresses specific homeowner concerns such as the causes of woodpecker damage to siding, which is not always linked to insect activity. It also offers guidance on electrical safety, specifically how to connect a portable generator using either a transfer switch or an interlock, and provides simple fixes for ceiling drywall issues like nail pops.

Source: Make Your Home Feel Bigger + Daryl Hall’s Old House + Cesar Millan’s Dog Run