When I started working on my first old house, a contractor friend advised me to leave my level and framing square at home. It’s true that little, if any, of the existing structure in most older homes is square, plumb or level. (This is commonly referred to as “character.”) It’s equally true that if you’re adding or repairing any windows, doors, or anything that involves plumbing, you’d probably better bring those tools along after all. We recently received some Milwaukee Redstick Levels to evaluate; we’ll see if they’re worthy of being added to the character-correcting arsenal. Read More