Happened to me in a 1920s duplex—thought a wall was just dividing space, but once I opened it up, turns out it was carrying a good chunk of the ceilin...

It’s funny, I’ve found myself echoing “I still don’t trust my house to unlock itself while I’m out, but I guess that’s just me being old school…” more...

I tried the mirror trick in a small condo I renovated last year. It definitely boosted the natural light, but placement is key—too high or low and it ...

French drains are great, but you're right—clay soil can be a real headache. Landscaping definitely helps, but I've found that adding a dry well or two...

That's a clever approach—rigid foam behind lime plaster isn't something I'd considered before. Moisture control is always tricky, but your ventilation...

Reliability was my main concern too when I installed a similar hybrid setup in my rental property last year. The solar panels were sleek enough to ble...

I've tackled plumbing both ways, and honestly, it depends on the complexity. For basic checks—like inspecting visible pipes, faucets, or under-sink co...

We dealt with something similar in a rental property a while back. Solid wood doors are gorgeous, but they're basically moisture magnets if the airflo...

I've installed both soaking tubs and air-jetted tubs in various properties over the years, and honestly, the jets rarely seem to get consistent use. I...