That’s pretty much the route I took in my last reno—tightened up the envelope, but didn’t go overboard with mechanicals. For a small place, spot venti...

Agreed, micro clover can be finicky. I've had decent luck with woolly thyme in similar tough spots—handles drought surprisingly well. Ever experimente...

Thermal curtains are a solid suggestion, but in my experience, they're not always enough if your windows are really old or drafty. I ended up combinin...

I've had mixed results myself. Did a full insulation job in my last apartment because the upstairs neighbors apparently had a bowling alley installed ...

Beeswax is great for smaller locks, but honestly, if you're dealing with something heavy-duty like an exterior door lock, silicone spray might actuall...

Wish I'd known about rain gardens earlier myself. Spent years installing sump pumps and sealing basement walls—effective, sure, but costly and a heada...

Lighter rugs definitely brighten a room, but you're spot-on about the dirt issue. I've found that patterned rugs with lighter backgrounds help disguis...