By Debra Anderson In any climate, if you’re thinking of going green, passive solar energy design is the best place to start. Affordable passive solar homes are easy to construct using the same basic materials as conventional housing. All it takes is a little thought and some clever manipulation of the sun and wind and [...]
A Passive Solar House – Cool Climate Passive Solar Heating and Cooling Tips
February 24, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Water Heater Safety- When To Do It Yourself And When To Call In A Plumber
January 28, 2008 By Leave a Comment
What Your Need To Know About Your Pet And Home Renovation
January 12, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Jen Fortney Home renovations are exciting and new. However, it can be a time of stress, though all the hard work eventually pays off. If you have a pet, home renovations can become dangerous, as well as upsetting for your precious pooch. Here are a few helpful hints to keeping your dog safe and secure [...]
Pet Proof Your New Home
January 11, 2008 By Leave a Comment
By Anthony DeFrietas Before bringing your pet into the new space of your new home, take several steps to ensure your safe haven is indeed safe enough. Pets will naturally investigate the world they find themselves in. Of course, this cannot and should not be discouraged. But consider the hazards your pets may encounter in [...]
Making it affordable: 9 tips for first-time home buyers – part 2
December 24, 2007 By Leave a Comment
This is part 2 of a 2-part article: Tip 5: Buying — personal decision, business transaction The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) advises home buyers to create a wish list to help focus priorities. That way, you’ll remember that a spectacular foyer is nice-to-have, but safety and services are essential. Having clear goals [...]
Interior Design Software
December 19, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Regardless of whether you are a professional interior designer who would like to propose your design ideas to your clients in a highly effective way or if you just fancy having a go at creating your own dream home yourself and want to know what the finished result will look like, interior design software can act as an invaluable tool.
Planning your Interior Design Project
November 28, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Garden Remodeling – Plan Early
November 7, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Many homeowners are actually glad when winter arrives and they can basically forget about yard work for several months. This does not mean that they are not aware of the shape their garden is in. Particularly when those garden catalogs arrive in the mail, or when they open a Sunset Magazine, the urge to remodel [...]
