Yeah, I can second that. My 1920s front door needed a shim after the smart lock install, but then the paint line looked off from certain angles—drives...

True, eucalyptus does have a great look, but the quick drying can be a downside—especially if you're in a humid climate. I tried it once, and after a ...

Went through something similar with my old Victorian—thought proper grading and French drains would do the trick. Nope. After a heavy storm, basement ...

Went through something similar when we redid our upstairs bath. Started as just replacing some cracked tiles, but once we pulled them up, found water ...

Same here—my place is a 1920s bungalow, and I learned the hard way that frequent redecorating just isn't practical. After accidentally scratching orig...

We had a similar issue with our old Victorian—beautiful original oak floors, but man, they sucked up every bit of natural light. We didn't want to cov...

Fair point, but I'd argue it depends heavily on your comfort level and experience. I've owned a historic home for years, and honestly, hiring a plumbe...