- Been there with the foam board—total nightmare in my first duplex. - Now I swear by exterior drainage and vapor-open insulation. - Old houses re...

Good point about the wood paneling—I had a similar issue when I renovated a basement space a couple years back. Even with treated wood, there was some...

Yeah, silicone caps are pretty solid, but honestly, nothing's bulletproof. I learned that the hard way when I moved a vintage dresser across my freshl...

Went around $7k myself, but I went heavy on aesthetics—custom tiles, ambient lighting, the works. Totally worth it for resale value, IMO... Did you fa...

I've been using powerline adapters for about a year now in an older property I renovated—think 1950s wiring—and honestly, haven't noticed any real spi...

Totally agree with this. Inspectors aren't out to block innovation, they're just wary of unfamiliar territory. When I converted an old duplex into a s...

Yeah, hauling boiling water around sounds like an accident waiting to happen—especially if you're clumsy like me. I've actually found white vinegar di...

Good points on the moisture control—makes a huge difference. A fantasy-inspired basement hangout sounds pretty epic, honestly. I did something similar...