- Sticky notes are like rabbits—leave two alone and you’ve got a dozen by morning. - I tried the phone thing, but then I forget what app I used. -...
- Wax looks amazing at first but, yeah, it’s brutal to keep up with—especially with pets or kids running around. - Hardwax oil is way more forgiving. ...
- Totally get what you mean about glossy trim—. With our 1910 place, I went satin for the same reason. The nicks and bumps look more “patina” than “oo...
Had something similar happen when we renovated our 1920s bungalow. Thought we had everything buttoned up tight, but the inspector still caught us off ...
- Shirts in ceilings...that's definitely a new one for me too. Closest I've found was old newspapers stuffed behind plaster for insulation—dated back ...
You're spot on about older homes being quirky puzzles. Had a similar thing happen after upgrading windows—went from drafty to super tight, and suddenl...
Haha, been there myself. A few years back, I tried graphite on the antique locks in my old Victorian—big mistake. Humidity turned it into a smeary mes...
Definitely agree on dimmers and CRI—makes a huge difference. I'd just add: - Under-cabinet lighting is underrated, especially in older kitchens with ...
- Used SharkBites in my 1920s place a few times—no disasters yet. - Key seems to be clean cuts, proper depth insertion, and regular visual checks. - A...
Same here. When I did insulation upgrades on my old Victorian, the local utility rebate was a breeze—just a quick inspection and done. But the state p...
This is exactly why I went with solar tubes in our historic place. Sure, the lighting isn't perfectly uniform, but honestly, older homes weren't built...
Been there myself—hallway flooding from old plumbing is no joke. Had a similar leak behind our vintage pedestal sink; thought it was minor until we fo...
True, but honestly, vintage isn't always worth the headache. After dealing with similar hidden cracks and leaks, I switched to quality reproduction fi...
Tried it last summer—here's my quick take: - Definitely cuts down on bugs, especially mosquitoes. - Can feel a bit closed-in if your space is small or...
Had a similar experience recently, but mine was about my historic porch rather than a pool: - Inspector showed up unannounced, clipboard in hand, and...