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
The essential old-house toolbox
Assembling a collection of basic tools can be challenging for a neophyte old-house owner. Many tempting tools beckon from glitzy displays at home centers, and it's easy to drop a lot of money on the wrong ones. Most of us add to our collections over time, one tool at a time, as we deal with rotten sills, missing trim,… More>>
Ask the Home Inspector
Vermiculite and Asbestos
My brother said that I might have vermiculite insulation in my attic and that I should get it tested for asbestos. If it does (contain asbestos), could this be a problem that I have to disclose when we sell the home? Vermiculite is a mica-like mineral that puffs up like popcorn when heated. It's a common thermal insulation material found… More>>
