I totally get the frustration—resetting smart bulbs with a flashlight is not my idea of progress. I’ve got an old house, so I’m always weighing “smart...

Annual pro inspections seem overkill to me, unless your house is really old or you’ve had major issues in the past. In my 1920s place, I’ve found that...

Convection ovens seemed like the future when we moved into our 1920s place, but honestly, I’ve had a similar experience. Here’s how it usually goes fo...

I hear you on the plaster—my house is from the 1920s and every wall is a mystery. Here’s what I do now, after a few disasters: First, I poke a tiny ho...

I get the mildew worry, but I’ve actually had decent luck with a thin outdoor mat—something you can just hose off and dry in the sun. Keeps the chill ...

Been there myself with reclaimed materials—it's always a gamble. One thing I've learned renovating my old place is to do a quick moisture test before ...

I've been there, too. My house is pretty old, so mixing modern smart tech with historical wiring has been... interesting. What helped me was tackling ...