To the extent that we seek “green” or sustainable solutions, it is not enough to consider the resources that we use in building, we must consider our relationship to all resources. We must design homes that put us into relationship with life’s resources so that we can become aware of our part of a process of dynamic balance.
Composites are the new face of deckingThe most notable changes in the decking market have come with the creation of synthetic decking materials. Most synthetics require less maintenance than wood, but are far from perfect. They are more expensive than basic wood decking materials and although much more weather proof than wood, they are not immune to weather damage. No decking is perfect, but the variety of natural wood and synthetic products on the market today are providing both home builders and home owners a longer list of possibilities and options than ever before.
There are many advantages to standing seam metal roofs, especially for hot climates.
Have you been to Houzz? Houzz is a social media website dealing with home design ideas, from furniture and fabrics to custom and homes and remodeling projects. Houzz is a place for homeowners to browse a database of more than two-million photos of residential interiors and exteriors. Home owners can browse photos by room, style,
green building Which is the least expensive energy retrofit? A. Installing solar panels B. Replacing existing windows with high efficiency windows C. Installing energy star appliances D. Sealing air leaksWhich has the highest ROI? A. Installing solar panels B. Replacing existing windows with high efficiency windows C. Installing energy star appliances D. Sealing air
You will not often hear me saying something nice about an insurance company. But here goes. All State’s Maintenance reminder provides you with home maintenance reminders. This is a very smart move on their part. So often we are hired to do expensive repairs that could have been avoided with a very small amount of
The intention of using ceiling fans is to conserve energy. But there are three ways that ceiling fans frequently cause people to waste energy and money. The most common wasteful infraction is leaving the ceiling fan on when no one is in the room. Ceiling fans cool by moving air across the skin. If there
Keep the area around your AC condenser (the outside part) clear of debris, fire ants and plant material. It is also a good idea to keep it shaded.
Vacuum the clothes dryer's exhaust duct at least once a year. It is best to use rigid sheet metal ducting that goes straight out. This will reduce the fire hazard because the duct is less affected by heat and because it is less likely to build up dust. This will also help your clothes dry
At least once a month test your garage door opener to ensure that it reverses when it hits an obstruction and when its sensor beam is interrupted.Image Credit Contact Us
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