After attending a seminar on permanent wood foundations back in 2010, I was turned into a big fan of wood foundations. But I was also convinced that most wood foundations are built improperly. I was ...

If you're going through the process of designing your garden area, you'll likely have already encountered this question: wood fence or vinyl fencing? There will be many decisions you have to make when ...

Screen doors might seem like a small detail, but they play an important role in your home's design and functionality. They let in the cool breeze while keeping those pesky bugs at bay, and can also ...

Rebecca Brill is a writer whose essays have appeared in The Paris Review Daily, VICE, Literary Hub, and elsewhere. She runs the Susan Sontag's Diary and the Sylvia Plath's Food Diary accounts on ...