Have a look at MisterHouse:
http://misterhouse.sourceforge.net/

http://misterhouse.sourceforge.net/features.html


For the garden situation, I would look for naturally damp areas to
make a pond/rain garden if you don't already have one.

http://www.raingardennetwork.com/raingardenis.htm


I'd also look into a cistern for storing rainwater for use during the summer.


Alex
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