Totally get what you mean about the basics—fresh paint or fixing old trim does wonders. I live in a house from the 1920s, and trust me, if the floors ...

Great suggestion about the rain garden—I hadn't thought of that before. Have you tried it yourself, or seen it work well for someone else? I've been d...

Totally agree that asking the inspector directly can really help. Did you find it easy to get clear answers from yours? Mine was pretty approachable, ...

I've been following along and get your logic, but I'm curious—does your lock have a backup option if the battery completely dies? Mine has these littl...

That's a great point about insulation and ductwork. I had a similar experience with my old Victorian—thought the HVAC was on its last legs, but turns ...