Baseboards are my nemesis too—those grooves seem to attract every bit of dust and wax in the house. I totally get the frustration. I’ve spent hours wi...

Natural Cleaners Can Be Sneaky Totally get what you mean—“natural” doesn’t always mean “safe for everything.” I learned that the hard way with my old...

TITLE: PATCH OR PANIC? OLD HOUSE CRACKS AND EARTHQUAKE FEARS Hairline cracks are like the ghosts of old houses—sometimes they’re just part of the cha...

Mixing composite and wood can actually look pretty sharp, but it’s a bit of a balancing act. I did composite planks with a mahogany border on my porch...

I get it—when I was fixing up my old porch, I kept thinking, “Did folks in 1905 really trust these skinny beams?” Ended up doubling a few, just for pe...

Beer traps have been a lifesaver here too—cheap lager seems to work best (the slugs clearly have no taste 😂). Another trick I've stumbled upon...

Honestly, with older homes sometimes DIY ends up costing more in the long run. Tried it myself once...ended up flooding half my kitchen. Hiring a pro ...

I've had pretty good luck with pallets outdoors, actually... but only if they're raised off the ground and have plenty of airflow underneath. I built ...

Did exactly that for our old Victorian—handled fixtures and faucets myself, but called a plumber for rerouting pipes. Glad I did, because turns out hi...

I've found peace of mind can come from knowing your home's quirks and trusting your instincts, too. My HVAC is pushing 22 years, and yeah, it rattles ...