Mixing old and new is underrated, honestly. I’ve done a few flips where we kept the original cast iron tub—like you said, those things are tanks. Some...

Attic insulation definitely makes a big difference, but I wouldn’t write off rim joists too quick. In a lot of the older houses I’ve flipped, those ri...

I get what you mean about the memory thing—sometimes I’ll stand there, groceries in hand, just blanking on which code I set last. I’ve even started ke...

Good point about careful inspection—definitely key. Curious though, did you factor in extra costs for treating or sealing reclaimed materials against ...