I hear you on the conduit size—wish I’d gone bigger too. I ran power and water in separate trenches, mostly because my inspector was super strict abou...
I get where you’re coming from—hiding everything sounds great until you need to fix something. I’ve used those decorative grates around my old brick p...
That 5pm sunlight is brutal—makes me wish I could just drywall in the dark sometimes. I hear you on the old plaster walls, though. I’ve tried featheri...
I get where you’re coming from about “historic” meaning whatever’s trendy. But just a heads up—city records and old photos aren’t always the slam dunk...
Had the same debate when I redid my 1920s basement. Ended up using rigid foam too—mainly because I’ve had to chase leaks before and tearing out spray ...
Yeah, totally agree with this. We renovated our historic home a few years back and added a backyard guest house, and trust me, the septic hookup was w...
Definitely agree on reclaimed materials—saved me a ton when renovating my old place. One tip though: always double-check reclaimed wood for pests or r...
You're right to rinse thoroughly—dish soap residue can dull finishes over time, especially on stainless steel or vintage enamel. I usually follow up w...
Totally agree on the fiberglass windows—vinyl just doesn't hold up near saltwater. Another thing to factor in is roofing. Metal roofs are pricier upfr...
Interesting take, but I've gotta say, steel isn't always the villain here. I restored a historic home built in the early 1900s, and we retrofitted wit...
I've been there with the locked-out drama...not fun. After a similar incident, I installed one of those combination lockboxes outside. They're pretty ...
Graphite powder is definitely solid for locks, especially older ones—I live in a historic home with original hardware, and WD-40 just gums things up a...
Yeah, mint can definitely become a sneaky invader if you're not careful. I've had success planting mint in large buried pots—just dig a hole, sink the...
I've had similar issues with motion sprinklers, especially around my older home where the seating area is pretty close to the garden beds. What worked...
Had the same dampness issue with my basement—old historic homes and humidity seem like best friends sometimes. Ended up adding a small dehumidifier al...