- Totally get where you're coming from. - Same here—old houses like mine, you never know what you’ll find if you start opening up walls. - Keepin...

• Vinegar spray is great, agreed—but curious, have you tried tea tree oil? I heard it's antifungal and supposed to be pretty effective. • About grout....

- Interesting take, but isn't there still hardware underneath to worry about? - Composite boards might hold up fine, but screws, joists, and supports ...

Good point about swapping just the keypad—didn't realize that was an option. But I'm curious, anyone else here dealing with older doors? My place is h...

Fake sprinkler heads, huh...never even thought of that one. Clever idea, but I wonder how they'd hold up in an older home like mine—everything here is...

Good call on the LED strips—never thought about putting them under bench lids. I've just been using a couple of battery lanterns, but they tend to cas...

Yeah, that's been my experience too. Still, sharing a bit of history can ease your own nerves, even if the inspector stays laser-focused. Good prep de...

Totally get the overwhelm—been there. Quick thoughts from someone who's tried way too many sheets: - Cotton percale: Crisp, cool feel, usually afford...

Good point about historic homes having quirky codes—I've run into that myself. A few things I've learned from my own DIY plumbing adventures: - Inspe...