- Been there, done that. My house is from the 1920s and I’ve seen every shortcut in the book. - Converted my garage a few years back. Looked “done” un...

- Pot racks are a lifesaver in my 1920s kitchen—no more digging for the right pan, and they actually look pretty good with old beams. - Deep drawers s...

Floors first makes sense, especially in a beach place—sand is brutal on everything. I’ve seen “quick” kitchen fixes turn into month-long headaches, es...

Rubbing alcohol is definitely handy, especially if you're careful about dilution. I've had decent luck with vinegar and water too, but sometimes the s...

Good call on simple dimmers—apps can get finicky. In my old house, we went with dimmers on recessed lights too, and zero regrets. LEDs under cabinets ...

- Had a similar experience with my keypad on our old Victorian. Insulation helped the house overall, but didn't do much for the keypad itself. - Ended...

Good point about rugs—definitely helps bounce some light around. Another small trick I've found helpful in older spaces is mirrors. Even smaller ones,...