I’ve wrestled with this on a few projects—those old mortise locks are like little puzzles, and I totally get the fear of damaging something irreplacea...

Yeah, I totally get the “character” thing with old houses—some of those walls have more personality than my last roommate. But I’m with you on not ski...

Love the idea of trailing ivy—it's amazing how greenery can totally transform a space. Another thing I've found helpful is playing around with lightin...

Warped floors are definitely a headache, but honestly, moisture issues can pop up in so many sneaky ways. When I helped my sister redo her beach cotta...

Lockboxes are definitely handy, especially if you're prone to losing keys (guilty here...). Another idea I've seen work well is installing a keypad lo...