I've seen gravel trenches work okay in some cases, but honestly, they're rarely enough on their own if you're dealing with serious water issues. One t...

We had a similar experience with a rain garden at our previous home. It definitely improved the aesthetics and helped manage moderate rainfall, but li...

I get the hesitation about heating costs, but honestly, adding a vent didn't noticeably spike my bill. Still, if you're worried, maybe try a small deh...

We installed passive vents in our beach cottage a few years back. They're pretty low-maintenance and have held up surprisingly well, even with the sal...

That's impressive detective work! Dealing with permits can definitely test your patience. I went through something similar when putting up a fence—end...