- Been there—sealed up every nook, then spent the winter with foggy windows and that “old gym sock” aroma in the pantry. - Heavy curtains are my MVP t...

- Hemp insulation sounds nice in theory, but honestly, I've heard mixed reviews from friends who've tried it. - One buddy swears by it, another ende...

Haha, been down that road myself—my moisture meter once convinced me my historic home's walls were basically a sponge. Turned out it was just old plas...

Totally agree—did something similar when retrofitting my old Victorian. Shear walls were a lifesaver around the staircase, but moment frames...man, th...

Totally feel your pain on the measuring fiasco—been there, done that, cursed loudly. Rugs are great, but honestly, draft-stopping door snakes are my u...

Gotta say, sanding technique is important, but honestly, I've found that using a skim coat of joint compound over the entire area saves me way more he...

• Ninja raccoons are definitely a thing—had one scale my porch railing like it was nothing. Still baffled. • Installed a quieter opener last fall, and...