"Knob and Tube" refers to a type of wiring commonly used from the late 1800’s until the 1940’s. At the time it was cost ...

Knob-and-tube wiring is an antiquated system of electrical wiring that uses porcelain knobs and tubes to support and protect ...

Here's what to look for, and how to fix what you find. Working on your own home is empowering, and it saves you money. Even ...

For an interesting old house, this one has little history. It’s like an old woman whose dementia has robbed her of a past.

A good example is knob and tube wiring. This once-popular way to wire a home isn’t inherently dangerous, but the fabric sleeve that encases the wires is prone to failure. Phased out during the ...

He went to Life Care Center of the North Shore for temporary assistance, but what he ended up walking out with was a whole ...

A new-construction home can save you the hassle of remodeling and could be more cost-effective than an existing home in the long run. But these are far from a fool-proof homebuying strategy.