Hello, OHW fans! This is my first article for Old House Web's blog so I thought I would give a little background about myself and my love/not-so-love affair with old homes.  I used "homes" instead of "houses" because much of my renovation experience isn't with houses but with old NYC factory spaces that I converted for residential use. It was only ten years ago that I purchased my first and ...

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Most landscaping plans are the result of tradition--a big front lawn, hedges along the front path--rather than common sense. The result is a yard that requires a lot of work and a lot of chemical help. A more sensible approach to landscaping can result in a yard that grows better, pollutes less, and requires less care. It can even lower your heating and cooling bills. Grass isn't Green Grass is so ubiquitous ...

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Scott Gibson recently posted about Pellet Stoves and a commenter named Randall suggested corn stoves and corn feed for those who live in rural areas. This is a great suggestion, and there are some other good options along these lines. With the surge in energy prices over the past several years, energy conservation is no longer just a personal virtue. For many, it's also a financial necessity. While much has been ...

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