I totally get that feeling—sometimes I wonder if I’m just “decorating” my ducts with tape rather than fixing anything. I did try a smoke pen once, and...

Ouch, that's rough... but I totally get it. Reminds me of a client who swapped out her vintage stove—still working perfectly—for a sleek, modern one. ...

I've noticed inspectors can sometimes tune out if you only throw paperwork at them. Had a similar issue with some vintage wallpaper once—brought in so...

You're spot on about venting outside. I learned that the hard way at my old place—thought I'd save myself some trouble by routing it into the attic, a...