Hardwired, hands down. I tried plug-ins in my last place and honestly, the cords drove me nuts—always in the way or looking messy. With hardwiring, yo...

I've heard about the cornmeal trick before, but I've honestly never been convinced enough to try it myself. Not knocking your experience—if it works f...

Good call on the stepping stones—I learned that lesson the hard way too. When I first moved into my historic place, I got carried away with reclaimed ...

I've had mixed luck with humidity trays myself. Tried one under my Boston fern, thinking it'd be a perfect fix, but the thing still threw a tantrum—le...

Irish moss looks nice, but honestly, it's a bit too delicate for my liking. I went with creeping Jenny—handles foot traffic better and brightens up sh...

Zoning definitely has its perks, but honestly, I think people sometimes jump to it a little too quickly. I've lived in an older home for years now—bui...

Epoxy grout definitely holds up better than regular grout, but honestly, I wouldn't rely on it alone. When we renovated our historic home's bathroom, ...

I get where you're coming from. My house is over a century old, and I've deliberately avoided going full smart-home. Tried installing a smart thermost...

Honestly, heated floors and mini-fridges seem a bit much... but investing in quality fixtures or nice towels isn't a waste. Guests notice the little d...

Foam strips and tape are decent quick fixes, but honestly, older homes like mine need something more substantial. I've had better luck with proper sto...