Rainbow gutters would at least make the violations more entertaining, right? I’ve got an old house and honestly, the paint-matching thing is a losing ...

Smart switches are definitely not the “easy” fix in older homes, I hear you. My place was built in the 1920s, and I swear every time I open up a switc...

That’s the truth—those old ovens really do have their quirks. Mine’s from the 60s and I swear it’s got hot and cold spots that move around depending o...

Getting Smooth Drywall Joints Without Losing Your Mind Funny, I’ve actually had better luck with mesh on my 1920s walls than paper, at least for ha...

Haha, cookies—why didn't I think of that? Honestly, you're spot-on about regular dust mopping. I've got a historic home with original hardwood, and I'...

I've actually been down this road myself recently. My house is pretty old—built in the early 1900s—and the rooms tend to be darker, with smaller windo...

Totally agree with you on drywall repairs—they're a nightmare. I thought I'd save some cash replacing a leaky pipe behind the kitchen wall in my old h...

I've never personally tried straw bale, but a friend of mine did hempcrete insulation in his historic cottage. Took him forever to convince the inspec...

Haha, I feel this! Our house is pretty old, and I've always struggled fitting newer furniture around the original woodwork. Found a vintage trunk at a...

Yeah, same here—I have a couple framed pressed flowers from my grandma that've held up surprisingly well. I think keeping them out of direct sunlight ...

Yeah, I get that worry, but honestly I've found warranties to be kinda overrated anyway. I mean, I've bought plenty of stuff with supposedly solid war...