Couldn’t agree more. My 1915 place has opinions about “smart” upgrades—like, the walls just eat WiFi for breakfast. Tried a smart doorbell once, but t...

That’s the truth—insulation is a must, especially in these old houses where drafts find every crack. We turned our garage into a guest room a couple y...

Haha, I know what you mean—tried that on some trim in my dining room and it looked more like tiger stripes than wood. Still, unless you're right up on...

Totally agree about the pain of hidden leaks—nothing like pulling off baseboards and finding a science experiment growing behind them. I’ve got an old...

I actually gave chamomile a shot along the brick path behind my old Victorian. It smelled lovely—especially after rain—but struggled a bit with heavie...

Raised beds definitely help, but my dog figured out how to hop right in after a while... crafty little guy. Have you tried any natural deterrents like...

Haha, totally get that feeling. We switched to a smart lock about two years ago after my husband locked himself out (twice in one month... don't ask)....

I've actually done something similar in my attic space—faux greenery plus some warm string lights tucked behind the leaves. Honestly, it turned out wa...

Totally get what you're saying about the drip trays—I tried something similar in my old Victorian basement and ended up with water spots everywhere. A...

That's a great tip about the essential oils—I started doing something similar a while back after I got tired of that vinegar smell lingering around. I...