Good points about pipe dope—I learned that the hard way too after wrestling with tape on my old house's plumbing. Couple quick thoughts from experienc...

Definitely agree with this. Learned it the hard way restoring my old Victorian during a retrofit—thought I'd cleaned everything but apparently missed ...

Had a similar issue when restoring our historic porch—permit office wanted modern railings that would've totally clashed with the home's character. He...

Mirrors definitely help, especially in older homes like mine where windows are limited and rooms can feel cramped. A few other things I've found usefu...

Mirrors and plants definitely help, but honestly, artwork can sometimes make a narrow hallway feel even more cramped. I've found that minimal wall dec...

Totally agree about the dimmers—made a huge difference for us too. We live in an older home, and initially, I thought bright LEDs would help modernize...