I get where you’re coming from, but I’ve gotta push back a little on the “either space can be amazing” thing. In my experience with a 1920s house, it’...

- Totally agree on the “not miracle workers” part. - In my 1920s place, moisture meters helped me spot a weird patch under old window trim—turned ou...

- I get the frustration, but sometimes I wonder if it’s less about targeting and more about who actually complains. - In my case, the “historic” pai...

- I get what you mean about drywall. In my old place, I used to stress over every seam, but with this 1920s house, I’ve kind of accepted that nothing’...

- I’ve gotta say, I’m not totally sold on the landscape fabric for French drains. In my last house (built 1920s, so everything’s a project), the fabri...

- Totally agree, trickle vents surprised me too—didn’t notice much heat loss, but the air feels less stale. - In my old house, sealing everything up m...