Haha, that hits close to home. My old border collie treated every new flower bed like a personal excavation site—no herb or mulch could deter her dete...

Lantern sconces are a great touch, especially with those flicker bulbs. I did something similar in my old Victorian basement—wanted a subtle steampunk...

I see why a timer switch would appeal, but honestly, it never quite worked for me. My house is pretty old—built in the 1920s—and even after installing...

I totally get your hesitation—had the same issue when I tried hanging plants in my old Victorian place. Honestly, after a few messy trials, I switched...

I've had good experiences with polypropylene rugs too, especially on my old porch. One thing I noticed though—if they're in direct sun, they can fade ...

Mineral wool is a solid choice—I've used it myself in our old Victorian after we had some basement flooding issues. One thing I'd add from experience:...

Lemongrass is pretty good, but weirdly enough, I've had the best luck with lavender. Tried peppermint too, and it was decent, but lavender seemed to k...

I've been using timers for years, especially since my house is older and sits back from the street—makes it look lived-in even when I'm away. Can't sa...