Green board’s kind of the Rodney Dangerfield of bathroom materials—never gets much respect. I’ve got a 1920s house, and when I opened up the walls, I ...

That’s exactly what I ran into during my last bathroom reno—layers of “waterproof” coatings on green board, and underneath it was still a soggy mess. ...

It's wild how much detective work goes into hanging anything in these old places. I swear, every time I drill, I half-expect to hit some ancient relic...

I’ve wondered the same about those “outdoor-rated” lights. My neighbor swears by them, but I’m skeptical—half the time, “weatherproof” just means they...

I get where you’re coming from, but I can’t help but feel like there’s a line between “vintage charm” and just plain sloppy. I mean, I’ve lived in old...

I get what you mean about those reflections—my kitchen’s got old butcher block, but I’ve seen friends with quartz counters practically blinded by the ...

I've been tempted by these smart locks, but honestly, I still prefer my old-school deadbolt. My house is over 100 years old, and I've learned the hard...

I've had similar issues with olive oil—it looks great at first, but the shine never lasts. I tried coconut oil once too, thinking it'd be better... no...