Totally get the strike plate struggle—sometimes it feels like every door has its own personality. I’ve had to shim a few just to get the deadbolt to l...

Totally agree with this—airflow is key. A couple more things I've found helpful: - Swap out shower curtains for glass doors if you can swing it. Curt...

Haha, totally feel you on this. Old houses have their charm, but they're definitely not built for constant redecorating. I've renovated a few historic...

Have you thought about pendant lights instead? I get the appeal of sconces, but pendants can give you that vintage charm without the wiring headaches....

Yeah, sealing gaps is definitely a game changer—I learned that lesson the hard way too. Had a rental property a couple years back with persistent mold...

Totally agree with this. Airflow is key, especially in basements. Another trick I've seen work well is mixing fabric panels with some subtle LED strip...

I've experimented with Corsican mint a bit—here's what I noticed: - Smells amazing, especially after rain or when stepped on lightly. - Looks lush an...

Funny you mention condensation issues...had a humidifier running near my bookshelves once, and let's just say my vintage book collection didn't apprec...

Good point about lumens—I overlooked that when I first set mine up and ended up with lights that were way too dim. Switched them out later and it made...

I've done the notes-on-the-wall thing too—you're definitely not alone there. It might seem overly cautious at first, but honestly, it's saved me heada...

- Went with slate blue on a rental property a few years ago—looked amazing at first, tenants loved it, but man... upkeep was a pain. - Dirt and fading...