When buying a house in the US, we tend to look at the aesthetics, the age and stability and finally get an approval from the house inspector. But there are some things that get overlooked in spite of all this. What lies behind your walls for insulation should not be ignored. Knowledge and understanding  what could be behind the walls is essential when renovating or using it for storage. Some of those insulation used earlier is written in this article from This Old House magazine and can be read here

Earlier, designing a laundry room was just a matter of adding it where one found a bit of extra space. But now, there is a lot more thought and organizing that goes into the placing and detailing of the laundry room. From careful consideration in where to put a laundry room to energy efficient machines, shelving to cater to the needs of the individual using it or to safeguard from potential fire hazards. Various options and pros and cons are discussed in this article from This Old House and can be read  here

Have a small yard? Don't worry....Ideas from this article in This Old House will blow your mind away in seeing how one can transform a small lot into looking and feeling like you are in a vast expanse of greenery. Read more here