I’ve actually seen a catch basin used in a neighbor’s yard, but it seemed like more of a “set it and forget it” situation than anything well-maintaine...

That line hits home. I once opened up a wall in a 1920s bungalow and found a tangle of extension cords literally plastered into the lath—like someone ...

That’s exactly how it feels every time. I once tried to get approval for a simple window replacement—just swapping out old panes for new ones, nothing...

I’ll admit, I actually keep a bottle of drain cleaner under the sink—don’t judge me yet. I totally get the concerns about old pipes and harsh chemical...

Title: Load Distribution and the “Charm” of Old Walls I get the appeal of French cleats—there’s something reassuring about that solid click when ever...

That really resonates. I once worked on a 1920s bungalow where the owner wanted to sand out every scratch, but halfway through, we realized some of th...

I’ve run into this so many times on job sites. There’s a house in my neighborhood where the owner salvaged these gorgeous old beams—dense, heavy, full...