Tried a few of those “eco” oils—Osmo and Rubio Monocoat come to mind. They’re decent, but honestly, nothing I’ve used lasts more than a couple seasons...

You’re spot on about the “booties” test—if they don’t care enough to keep the floors clean, what else are they cutting corners on? I’ve had contractor...

Honestly, I get why folks default to running a line and calling it a day, but I’ve lived in a 1920s house long enough to know that sometimes “simple” ...