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...

Interesting points—makes me wonder if climate really does play a role in how quickly nylon rollers start squeaking. I've been considering switching fr...

We had a similar dilemma when we replaced windows in our historic place—went with tempered glass because it looked period-appropriate. But I gotta adm...

This is such a good point about natural decor—I hadn't really thought of that angle before. Do you ever find it tricky sourcing seasonal materials, th...

Good points about checking underneath—honestly hadn't thought much about drainage being a big deal. My deck sits pretty low, and I've noticed some pud...

Interesting you mention powdered Teflon—I had similar frustrations with graphite leaving smudges everywhere, especially annoying on antique brass hand...