Digging into the details is key, for sure. I learned that the hard way on a 1920s duplex I picked up a few years back. The first contractor I hired ha...

I get where you’re coming from on the prep, but I’ve actually had decent luck with some of those “paint and primer in one” products—at least on newer ...

I’ve wondered about using reclaimed beams for structural stuff too, but I’ve always ended up playing it safe. Had a buddy who tried to use old timbers...

I get the appeal of vintage wool, but I’ve had mixed results with thrifted throws—sometimes the mothball smell just never leaves, no matter what you d...

I hear you on the “every crumb shows up” thing—been there, done that, and my sanity took a hit. I once tried wax in a rental and it looked amazing for...