I hear you on the attic hatch—mine used to whistle on windy days, which was both impressive and a little creepy. I’m curious, though: for those who’ve...

I’ve wondered about this too, especially living in a house that’s pushing 120 years old. When we first moved in, I was all about the fancy upgrades—so...

I get what you’re saying about air leaks—tracking those down in my 1920s place was like playing whack-a-mole. Still, I’ve gotta say, insulation made a...

I’ve actually got a bit of a love-hate thing with composites. Tried one of the newer capped boards last year—looked great for about six months, then t...

That’s a perfect way to put it. I used to be a die-hard wax person, mostly because that’s what my grandmother did in this house. She’d have us all on ...

Yeah, hidden issues are pretty much guaranteed, especially if you're dealing with an older home. When we redid our bathroom (house built in 1928), we ...