Couldn’t agree more. I’ve tried shortcuts in my 1920s place—never pays off. Green board’s fine for walls, but anywhere near a tub or shower, cement bo...

- Honestly, I do worry about that. Those fake rocks are everywhere now—anyone snooping around probably knows to check them first. - I’ve tried a few t...

- I hear you on the legwork—honestly, that’s 90% of the headache with older homes, too. But sometimes, no matter how much research you do, the city th...

- Been there with the hidden costs—my 1920s place threw me curveballs I didn’t even know existed. - Permit fees, surprise inspections, then the city w...

- Been there, more times than I care to admit. - Those little lumps are the bane of my existence, especially in corners where you can’t sand as much...

- Paper tape’s definitely the way to go for old houses. Mesh just cracks too easy when things shift. - Pre-creased corners are a life-saver, but man, ...

- Couldn’t agree more. I’ve got an old cast iron stove—baking soda and vinegar barely make a dent on years of baked-on gunk. - Heavy-duty stuff is the...