WHY DO OLD BUILDINGS LOOK SO DIFFERENT FROM MODERN ONES? I totally get the struggle with old windows—mine are drafty too, and even after adding insul...

BUILDING ON A HILL VS. FLAT LAND: WHAT WOULD YOU DO? That’s a really good point about the hidden costs on both types of lots. I used to think flat la...

If you had to rig up your own home security on a tight budget, what would you do? I get what you’re saying about keeping sightlines open, but I alway...

NEED ADVICE ON REPLACING AN OLD LEAKY ROOF Yeah, I hear you on the upfront cost—metal’s a big chunk of change at first. I did a spreadsheet comparing...