Climate change once seemed like something for future generations to worry about. But now it affects our everyday lives. We've already seen its impact with wildfires, hurricanes and unusual temperature spikes. We’re also used to higher energy costs. But for most people, the next resource to hit your …
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Building a House & Picking Your Building Lot
Most people dreaming about building a house start by looking at house plans. The question many don't realize is how important it is to pick a house style that fits the neighborhood and/or building lot where the house will be built. As with many decisions, you've got to prioritize and make …
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Home Design Trends & The New American Home
Once a year housing industry professionals come together for the world's largest home show. In fact there are several shows but the two biggest ones are the Kitchen and Bath Show (KBIS) and the International Home Builder Show (IBS). It's hard to demonstrate home design trends on the convention floor …
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Irrigation & Saving Water with Technology
If you've got a lawn, chances are you also have an irrigation system. Your irrigation or sprinkler system might keep your lawn green but here are some sobering facts about the amounts of water they use (data from the EPA's WaterSense website): Average American household uses 320 …
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Landscaping Ideas for Water Conservation
Landscaping comes last when building a house and homeowners often defer landscaping until after they move into their new home. That's not the best idea as now you're juggling lots of added expenses - window coverings, new furniture to fit new living spaces plus landscaping. You guessed right, if you …
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Spring Landscaping and Gardening Tips
Landscaping starts up in the springtime. The weather is warm but not too hot, so the time is right to get outdoors and enjoy the work you like doing in the yard. The snow and winter storms may be over but there's lots of debris around the yard, and nothing looks as good as it did last summer. Don't …
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