Green Mortgages Vs. Energy-Efficiency Loans: Which Makes More Sense? Couldn’t agree more about the “invisible” upgrades making the biggest impact. I’...

Sink Fixtures Driving Me Nuts Lately You’re not alone in this—sink fixtures seem to be a constant source of frustration, no matter how much research ...

This is spot on. I worked on a remodel a couple years back where the owners invested in triple-pane windows and dense-pack insulation. Upfront cost wa...

MAKING THE SWITCH TO WATER-SAVING TOILETS: WORTH IT? You’re spot on about the install—no matter how much you spend on fixtures, a bad install will ha...

Yeah, “free” materials can be a bit of a trap. I’ve seen folks spend a weekend wrestling with old bricks or stone, only to end up with a pile of rubbl...