Building an energy efficient house today is really important given rising fuel costs, and insulation is a key component to reduce the energy our homes use. Building homes today is more complicated as architects and builders integrate new materials and technology, often driven by green building …
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Smart Kitchen Lighting Tips
Lighting plays an important role in our lives so how do you know which lights you need in your kitchen? One of my pet peeves is websites (and stores too) selling products based on their look and feel. To show you how silly this is, think about how much time you spend looking up at your light …
Window Sizes: How Big? How Tall?
Designing window layouts might seem easy until you consider all the factors affecting window design. With most window companies, you can order any standard window sizes you want and lots of special shapes too. In this article, we explore the basic parameters for windows inside a room. Then we'll …
Decorating Windows BEFORE the Curtains
When you talk about decorating windows, most people assume you're talking about curtains. This article doesn't talk about "soft" decorations. This article explores the ways architects, builders and homeowners have been adding sizzle to windows for many years. Many of these hard treatments …
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Window Styles: Which One Do You Like Best?
In a recent newsletter I asked homeowners "... do you know how many windows you have? Do you know which window style is most common in your home?" Don't laugh as I had to count my windows and you will too unless you live in a simple box like this caboose (8 we can see). Windows come in many sizes …
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Minimizing Storm Damage from Trees
Trees are one of the most popular landscaping features, and some homeowners won't even consider buying a home without mature trees. The question is how do we minimize the damage these trees can do to our homes and cars? Many homeowners think if their trees have been there for 20 or more years, …
