I totally get the “character” struggle—last year, I tried to salvage an old clawfoot tub for a client. Looked amazing in theory, but the rust removal ...

Interesting you mention that, because I had a keypad lock fail on me last winter. Batteries were fine, but moisture got inside and froze the buttons s...

Had a similar experience last spring—spent hours installing bamboo flooring and eco-friendly lighting, thinking it'd impress the inspector. Nope...he ...

Hah, learned that lesson the hard way myself. Another tip I'd add: if you're going keypad or smart lock, hide a manual backup key somewhere safe outsi...

Good points about drainage and ventilation, but honestly, sometimes mold is just stubborn. Had a client once who fixed every drainage issue imaginable...