I’ve been down the “let’s insulate everything” rabbit hole with my 1920s place. Here’s what I learned the hard way: 1. Start with an energy audit—so...

I've actually been thinking about a rain garden myself—sounds like a neat idea. But how deep do you think it needs to be? I'm worried about digging to...

Totally get what you're saying about FEMA guidelines—they're helpful, but definitely not the whole story. When I tackled my 1890s Queen Anne, I figure...