Mixing sheens always sounds like a good idea until you see it in daylight—been there, too. If you’re worried about tape, I’ve had better luck with the...

Foundation bolts were a big one for us too—our inspector flagged it right away. Retrofitting in a cramped crawl space is no joke; we had to hire a cre...

That’s true for drafts around windows and doors, but in houses like mine (late 1800s), the gaps run deeper—literally. We tried the “small fixes” route...

IS IT JUST ME OR ARE THERE TOO MANY ECO LABELS NOW? That’s been my experience too, and it’s gotten worse over the years. I’ve restored a few old ho...

That’s been my experience too, especially when it comes to baking. Folks love the look of a new appliance, but once you get down to actually using con...

I’d have to agree with that, especially with older homes. My cabinets are original to the house—over 90 years old—and while they’ve got their quirks, ...