That line made me laugh, but only because it’s painfully true. I’ve had inspectors walk through my 1920s place and give me totally different takes on ...

Honestly, I think the whole “smart retarder” thing gets hyped up a bit. In my old place, I found just fixing the grading outside and running a decent ...

Totally get what you mean—some of that “eco” stuff just doesn’t last. I’ve tried linen sheets in my old house, hoping for that sustainable vibe, but t...

I get where you're coming from, but I kinda love the challenge of making old and new work together. My house is from the 1920s—quirky switches everywh...