I’ve dealt with this on both sides—hiring folks and paying for work, and also managing my own projects. What’s helped me is a clear contract with paym...

Dehumidifier’s the only thing that’s really worked for me, honestly. Baking soda’s fine for mild odors, but it doesn’t tackle the root issue. I get wh...

That’s the thing—no matter how fancy the product, water finds a way. I’ve seen folks pour money into interior sealants and still end up with puddles. ...

That’s the story of my life with this old house. Every time I try to “just” update something, I end up knee-deep in some relic from the past—old wallp...

I hear you on the YouTube videos—everything looks like a breeze until you’re knee-deep in mud and cursing at a shovel. I’ve got an old house with a ya...

While stainless steel wool is definitely a solid upgrade, personally I'd skip steel wool entirely around damp foundations. Even stainless can degrade ...

I'm with you on rebates sometimes feeling restrictive. When I upgraded windows in my historic home, the rebate program required specific energy rating...

Living in a historic home near the coast, I can confirm salty air definitely accelerates corrosion. Regularly rinsing the outdoor unit and applying an...

Went through something similar with automated curtains in my historic place—ended up wrestling with them daily until I adjusted the sensitivity. You'r...

Climate definitely plays a big role, but don't underestimate ventilation either. Older homes especially weren't built to be airtight—mine's from the 1...