Home Structure
How to Lower Your Electrical Bill
Tweet As you plan your home renovation project, you may be concerned that any expansion of your home’s square footage will present a corresponding increase in electrical costs. These concerns
Simple Ways to Make Your Home More Sustainable
Tweet By Alex Levin Green housing has become a hot topic recently. As gas prices continue to increase, the efficiency of electric cars have quickly morphed from simple want to
Lighting: Planning Ahead
Tweet A lighting plan is best designed when the fixtures are selected well so they not recognized as being out of place, but allow the light to do the work
Unique Uses of Wallpaper
Tweet Once great wallpaper has been selected, there is often a large amount leftover after applying it. This extra wallpaper may seem destined for the trash, but there are actually
Energy Star Tax Credits Expire at Year End
Tweet Are you aware that certain Energy Star tax credits are still in effect? This may come as a surprise to you given the big publicity in 2009 and 2010
Factors to Consider in Lighting Design
Tweet If you’re making changes to your interior or exterior lighting, especially as part of a larger renovation project, you may be looking for ways to conserve energy and save
5 Green Home Renovation Tips
Tweet You can make your home more energy efficient. Defining Green Technology To be sure, “green” terminology has been overused, so much so that some companies take advantage of consumer
By the Seasons: The Best Time to Remodel
Tweet Remodeling your home can be done at any time of the year, but as you can imagine there are certain times, such as December, when you might prefer to
Great Looking, Durable, Affordable and Easy-to-Install
Selecting a floor….you know how it’s done. First, you choose the look you like – stones, woods, perhaps something avant-garde?
Home Weatherproofing is Not Just for Winter
Tweet Springtime invites thoughts of gardening, lawn renewal and garage sales, but it doesn’t necessarily bring “weatherproofing” to the mind of most homeowners. After all, sealing windows and doors is
Architectural Touches and Room Redesign
Tweet Let’s take a look at several room design enhancements you can add on your own or with the help of renovation contractor. Moldings — Wall trim can bring any
Flooring Materials: Making the Right Choice
Tweet You have many choices available when considering flooring materials along with variations based on color, size, styles and cost. Quality of materials is important too which means you must
Factors to Consider with Quick-Step Flooring
When investing in home improvement, there are numerous details to take care of, and it’s often hard to figure out the best areas in which to save, and where to splurge. A good place to start is with the floor, as this will often influence the entire feel of the room and its décor.
Bring in Natural Light With Skylights
While many homeowners may be comfortable with doing the work themselves, not many people may feel that way about installing skylights, another project that the federal government deems worthy of a tax credit.
Smart Doors for Attractive Homes
Replacing a door may not seem to be a significant home improvement project, but a new door can prove more energy efficient and in many cases add value to your home.
How to Choose Energy Efficient Windows
Tweet If you’re in the market to replace your home’s windows, you may be pleasantly surprised to learn that new windows are affordable and they can also be highly energy
Tips on How to Keep Your Heating Bill Low
With the cooler weather setting in, most of us are beginning to turn on our heating systems. There are many ways to make sure that warm air stays in our house and ways to make sure that the cold air stays out.
6 Money-Saving Ways To Green Your Home
As we greet 2011 with a renewed zeal to shed pounds and adopt healthier, more energy-efficient lifestyles, we also bid a sad farewell to the generous home improvement tax credits that quietly expired on New Years Eve, 2010.
Simple, Yet Tricky Home Repairs
Once you have been in a home for over five years, you really do start to see some wear and tear. Especially if you bought a new construction home, those first few honeymoon years, your house was looking great and spotless.
