Switching from a curtain to a glass door made a difference in my place, but not always for the reasons I expected. Glass dries out faster if you squee...

Hitting 20 years isn't just luck—it's good maintenance and a solid unit. My historic home's furnace lasted about 24 years before giving up mid-January...

I get the rustic charm angle, but pallets aren't always ideal—especially if you're dealing with a historic property. They can attract pests or rot qui...

Older homes definitely keep things interesting... I've tackled a fair share myself, and honestly, YouTube tutorials and plumbing forums were lifesaver...

Marine-grade waxes are solid, but honestly, I've found that regular reapplication of a good-quality oil finish works better in the long run. Wax can s...

Good point about small decor swaps—definitely easier on the plaster. But speaking of reclaimed materials, have you ever run into issues with lead pain...

That's a good point, but honestly inspectors vary a lot. When I restored my historic porch, I had detailed plans and reused original materials, yet th...

Tell me about it. Try doing anything to a historic property—it's like paperwork inception. Even changing a window involves committees, approvals, and ...