That's a good point about older rafters holding up better than you'd expect. Douglas fir from that era was often old-growth stuff—denser grain, fewer ...

Glad the support worked out for you. When I first got into green roofing, I had a similar experience—tons of sensors and monitoring tools felt overwhe...

Good call on the gravel—it's a solid choice for drainage and keeps things tidy. Frogs are fun until they're hopping around your living room at 2 AM......

Sedums are definitely a solid choice—I've seen them thrive even in pretty harsh conditions. Another good option is creeping phlox; it spreads quickly,...