Couldn’t agree more. I’ve got century-old doors and honestly, the old-school deadbolt’s never failed me—unlike the “smart” lock I tried last year (fro...
Couldn’t agree more about the “time capsule” effect—my place had pipes patched with what looked like chewing gum and hope. I’m all for DIY on the easy...
Never fails—every time I touch a pipe in this old place, I find some “creative” fix from decades ago. Last time, what should’ve been a two-hour faucet...
I’ve rekeyed a couple of old mortise locks in my time, and honestly, it’s a whole different beast from just swapping out a modern deadbolt. If you’re ...
I hear you on the patchy absorption—old floors are like a box of chocolates, you never know what you’re gonna get. I’ve had boards that just drank up ...
Good call on rotating baskets—makes a noticeable difference. Honestly though, annuals are nice, but investing in some sturdy perennials like hostas or...
Sheer curtains are nice, but honestly, nothing beats a fresh coat of paint. I went with a soft cream color in my old historic place—totally transforme...
Haha, glad I'm not alone with stubborn soil. Banana peels never really did much for me either, even chopped up. Honestly, I've found eggshells crushed...
I've gotta disagree slightly on the brightness thing. I've had solar lanterns—not string lights—and they're surprisingly bright. Maybe it's the style ...
Couldn't agree more. I spent years stubbornly trying to keep my historic home's yard looking like something out of a gardening magazine—big mistake. A...
Totally agree here. When we moved into our old Victorian, the closets had these heavy, solid wood doors—beautiful but terrible for airflow. Switched t...
Had a similar experience with my "smart" lighting system. Came home late one night and the lights refused to turn on because apparently, it decided I ...
You're spot-on about permeable paving—I learned that lesson the hard way too. After years of battling basement floods in our old historic place, we fi...
Couldn't agree more—I've found some of my best subs by pure chance too. But honestly, spotting their truck at a neighbor's is practically a personal r...