JessicaG wrote:

We have a fairly typical 50s home in the north US (zone 5). We're in the
process of replacing the old leaky doors, fixing or repairing all the
windows, and redoing our bathroom and kitchen.

We're thinking of replacing all the drywall on the first floor for a few
reasons. It's ok as is but not great with a bunch of nail pops, visible
seams, wavy in spots with some dings, but repairable as is to an acceptable
level. We want to replace all the wiring, seal and re-insulate, possibly
with some kind of foam to seal up the million holes on the sheathing from a
recent vinyl siding redo.

Would it make economical sense to bite the bullet and replace the drywall?
And does our plan make sense? Thanks in advance for any advice.


Hmmm,
Then how about demolishing the whole house and build a new one?
I never lived in a house older than 20 years, LOL!
I kept building new house every so often, bigger house in a better
neighborhood. Now I quit being retired.