Expert advice from old house enthusiasts and contractors will help guide you through your most difficult projects. Check out our two new columns covering your “how-to” needs and answering all your old house questions.
How To Advice
Old House Q & A
Painting a Radiator
We are now getting ready to repaint a radiator in our house. We have sanded all the paint that will come off and are now wondering what type of paint we should use. We've heard that dark colors produce more heat. Any information would be appreciated. Our plan is to paint the radiator in place. If there's no compelling reason… More>>
Ask the Home Inspector
Ivy and Vines: Attribute or Detriment?
On numerous occasions, I've been placed in the middle of domestic disagreements. If one half of a couple dislikes something about a house that the other likes, their inspector can be a tool to bolster one side's case. One recurring contention is over vine and ivy growth on a home. I don't have a problem "taking sides" on this topic.… More>>
