Couldn’t agree more about drainage—no insulation’s gonna save you if water’s pouring in from the yard. I’d add that old houses like yours (and mine) j...

Totally agree they're worth it. I switched to eco-friendly sealants about two years ago, and honestly, the fewer headaches alone make up for the sligh...

Haha, snacks definitely help. I remember when I got denied for a deck permit because the inspector misunderstood my plans. Instead of getting defensiv...