Everything here comes from life in our 102-year-old house and the decisions we make while living in it. From the fun stuff — paint, wallpaper, hardware, lighting — to the not-so-fun — foundation, electrical, plumbing, and everything else we have to fix. What we tested, what we'd buy again, how to keep it all watertight, and what we'd tell you to avoid.
One of the fastest ways to make a home feel finished? A layered lighting story. If you’re trying to make a lighting design and aren't sure when you should splurge or save on lighting, we share our Old House Rules in this post.
In an older home, freezing cold bathroom floors are a shock every morning. If you’re renovating, learn how heated floors can make your winter easier. Discover the cost, decision factors, and installation tips of heated older home floors.
Choosing between slate & porcelain tile for a bathroom in an older home isn't just looks. It's balancing "just right" materials that also work for modern living.
A converted sleeping porch, a leaky shower, and the tile order that broke my heart — and then made…