Totally get where you’re coming from. I tried putting a humidifier in my bedroom for my hair, but my closet started smelling like a wet dog in July. H...

Your method sounds pretty similar to mine, actually—though I'll admit I'm nowhere near as organized about it. I usually realize it's time for a season...

Haha, sanity's always the first thing to go when I grab a DIY kit. But honestly, this sounds doable. I've been eyeing those basement walls and thinkin...

Haha, 22 years is impressive! Mine's pushing 18 now and honestly, I'm torn between pride and dread. Quick tip: start budgeting a bit each month now—ma...

Twenty years is pretty amazing, honestly. Mine barely limped past the 12-year mark before it started making noises that sounded suspiciously like a dy...

Totally agree with this. I looked into insulation when my neighbor decided to pick up electric guitar at age 45 (midlife crisis much?), and I was desp...

Totally agree about inspectors having their own mental checklist. When we had ours come through, I spent hours scrubbing the kitchen tiles and trying ...

Solar lights are definitely worth a shot—I set some up last spring after my wallet vetoed running more wiring. Here's what I learned: first, don't go ...

Haha, totally agree with this! When I first moved into my creaky old house, I nearly dropped serious cash on fancy insulation. But then I stumbled ont...

Yikes, that's rough...but hey, at least you caught yours in time! I learned this the hard way too—ended up swapping out my super-bright floodlights fo...