I’ve run into that same issue with old plaster—sometimes the casein just doesn’t want to bond, no matter how well you think you’ve cleaned it. I usual...

Green board’s always felt like a bit of a compromise to me. I’ve remodeled three bathrooms in the last decade, and the one time I used green board beh...

I get where you’re coming from about lockboxes sticking out, especially on older homes where nothing really blends in. I’ve installed a few for client...

Yeah, I hear you on the maintenance. Hardwax oil sounds great in theory, but in a busy house it can feel like a losing battle. I’ve done both, and hon...