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RE: Choosing between wood, MDF, and PVC for trim? Here’s what I learned
I get where you’re coming from, but honestly, I’ve had solid wood swell and warp in old houses just from humidity swings, not even water leaks. Looks great at first but if your climate’s all over the place, it can get di...
RE: Smart lights vs smart switches for yard setup?
Couldn’t agree more. My place is from the 1920s, and running new wiring for switches was way easier than messing with specialty bulbs outside. Plus, switches just work - even after a snowstorm. Bulbs always seemed to fla...
RE: Bumping out vs. building up: which way to expand?
Matching up old framing was a pain for us - nothing lined up, and the joists were all over the place. We had to shim a lot just to get the floors close to level. Didn’t help that the original ceiling heights varied by a ...
RE: my battle with moldy closets and frizzy hair
Totally get where you're coming from. Living in an old house, I learned pretty quick that those tiny dehumidifiers are about as useful as a screen door in a submarine when it comes to real humidity problems. Tried stuffi...
RE: If You Had to Redo Your Kitchen Lights, What Would You Pick?
I get the appeal of overhead LEDs and dimmers, but I actually rely on my under-cabinet lights way more than I expected. In an old house, the main fixture just doesn’t reach every corner, especially if you’ve got deep cou...
RE: Inspector's coming tomorrow, but your kitchen's still a disaster - what do you do?
Inspectors usually have tight schedules, so I wouldn't count on extra time just because you're mid-repair. Had one inspector who appreciated seeing active repairs, but another marked me down anyway - said he had to go by...
RE: Turning my basement ceiling into a fantasy-inspired hangout
Yeah, the fraying might actually help with the look you're going for - adds a kind of aged, mystical feel. I've used cheesecloth before for Halloween setups, and it held up better than I expected. But one thing I noticed...
RE: Turning my basement ceiling into a fantasy-inspired hangout
I've had decent luck mixing real and fake plants, but honestly, the watering situation gets tricky if they're up high. Tried it once in my sunroom ceiling - looked amazing at first, but climbing up there every week to wa...