Pushed back? Oh, I’ve tried—once. Let’s just say the inspector’s “preference” became law faster than you can say “historic molding.” Sometimes I wonde...

I hear you on the balloon framing—chasing drafts in my place feels like a full-time job some days. I’ve tried drill-and-fill too, and yeah, there’s al...

I hear you on the stud finder situation—mine seems to think every square inch of my 1920s walls is a stud, or maybe a ghost, who knows. Drywall anchor...

Title: My Battle With Moldy Closets And Frizzy Hair That’s the truth. Whoever decided that a decorative vent was enough to keep a closet dry must’v...

That’s painfully accurate. I once brought a flash drive with every document neatly labeled, thinking I was ahead of the curve. The guy behind the coun...

WHEN DOES A "WEEKEND PLUMBING JOB" EVER ACTUALLY TAKE A WEEKEND? I’ve come to believe that “weekend job” is just code for “prepare to lose your weeke...

This made me laugh—been there, ducked that. My 1920s attic has a “bonus room” that’s only a bonus if you’re under five feet tall. I agree on the egres...