Why Do We Even Expect Old Houses to Be Perfectly Straight? That line really hits home for me. I’ve spent way too many weekends trying to “fix” thin...
WHEN DOES A "WEEKEND PLUMBING JOB" EVER ACTUALLY TAKE A WEEKEND? Isn’t it wild how you can go from “this’ll be simple” to “why did they use garden ho...
I get what you mean—it’s not about being a neat freak, but a total mess does make me question attention to detail. Does anyone actually ask potential ...
Never tried the flexible putty knife trick—does it really make that much of a difference? I’ve been using my finger, which is probably why half my cau...
IS IT JUST ME OR ARE THERE TOO MANY ECO LABELS NOW? Haha, “the wall is in charge” sums it up. I keep wondering if these eco paints are actually made ...
I totally get the temptation to just hire someone and be done with it—sometimes the DIY route feels like more trouble than it’s worth. But honestly, f...
I get the appeal of glass, but I keep wondering about long-term upkeep. Does anyone know if the hardware on glass fences (like the hinges and posts) h...
WOOD WAX VS. OIL FINISH FOR HARDWOOD UPKEEP That’s something I’ve been mulling over too, especially since our place is pushing 120 years and the floo...
Does the matte black hardware actually hide fingerprints, or is it just less obvious than the shiny stuff? I keep wondering if I’d regret going that r...
Is there a way to really tell if your old unit’s efficiency has dropped, short of just comparing bills year to year? I’m in a 1920s house, so insulati...
Rain gardens sound interesting, but I wonder how they'd hold up long-term with the chlorine or saltwater from the pool? Wouldn't that affect the plant...
I've been thinking about humidity-sensing fans myself lately, especially since our old house tends to hold moisture like crazy. Good to hear your clie...
Epoxy grout definitely sounds like a solid choice, especially if mold has been a recurring issue. But I'm wondering... is it always worth the hassle? ...
I'm curious—when you're inspecting older structures, how deep do you typically go beyond visual checks? I ask because my place is pushing 120 years ol...
I totally hear you about plumbing surprises, but isn't there something valuable about digging into it yourself? With my historic place, every DIY plum...