New Tesla solar roof sets – ready for pre-order!
They have finally moved dream to reality, the solar tiles Tesla are finally available for pre-order! Find out more about how Elon Musk and Tesla claim to be able to…Read more
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DIY Hardwood Floor Installation
A guest post by Grace Bailey edited by Deb Villeneuve DIY hardwood floor installation does not have to be such a huge responsibility providing you follow a few golden rules…Read more
A touch of glass
From an original article by Jenn Larocque Changing the interior doors of a home is usually more of a "must" do than a "want to" do and it's often difficult…Read more
Garage Door Maintenance Tips
A guest post by Justin White edited by Deb Villeneuve A garage door is a deceptively simple-looking item. A door opening and closing on a series of rollers or arms does not…Read more
Roof coverings and materials
A guest post by Grace Bailey edited by Deb Villeneuve When you are putting a roof on your home, you will need to give a decent level of thought to…Read more
Comfortable country cottage
Designed with a distinctive country feeling in mind, plan 2759 offers a well defined exterior with colored wood fiber siding for an interesting and original contrast to the white of the…Read more
Home Improvement Tips
A guest post by Michael Adams edited by Deb Villeneuve When it comes to home improvement tips, there are a lot of small details surrounding projects done around the house…Read more
Make your home winter ready
Although not really a concern to our Southern neighbors, homeowners of the North (East, Central and West) may find this article enlightening with a few tips on preparing for the…Read more
Contemporary style in demand
Having received much attention at a Home Show in which it had been built on site and in response to the many requests for the addition of a garage to…Read more
How to Choose a Front Door Color
Traditional Landscape design by New York Landscape Architect Conte & Conte, LLC Don't let your home blend into the background — even if you're not in the market for…Read more
Solid versus Engineered Wood Flooring
When choosing the look of wood flooring, you can achieve the look of natural wood with either solid wood or engineered wood flooring but which is better? The short answer…Read more
13 Ways to Be Happier in Your Home This Year
Modern Family Room design by Seattle Architect David Vandervort Architects Make 2013 the year you increase your happiness at home with resolutions that will get you motivated to finish lagging…Read more
Residential Wood Heating
If you heat with wood now or are considering the use of wood fuel for home heating, this book is for you. Wood as a home energy source differs in…Read more
Ventilate Your Home to Reduce 374 Indoor Pollutants
At the beginning of my career, I had the privilege of working for a company specializing in residential ventilation called Venmar. The company is well-known in the industrial area of…Read more
Building Product Spotlight – Fiber Cement Siding
Source: certainteed.com via Drummond on Pinterest When looking for a durable, low-maintenance cladding material for your home, you may consider fiber cement siding. It has the look and substance…Read more
Net Zero Home Building
Net Zero is a term that’s been tossed around for a few years. As with all green building concepts in this economy, it is being shelved until the industry picks…Read more
The ABCs of ICF
ICF (Insulated Concrete Forms) is a way of building that is more and more popular due to its enhanced energy efficiency and durability. This method of integrating insulation and structure…Read more
Decking Innovation – Perennial Wood
So, I have to admit... I am addicted to the concept of all things home related. It is not only about decor. It is all about the entire building from…Read more
House Plan of the Week: “A Better Way to Build!”
This home has been designed with an eye on efficient fabrication of walls offsite to allow for faster site assembly. This contemporary style home presents clean and pleasing lines finished…Read more
Home Safety: Keeping Your Own Personal Firebreak
Even though it is still very early in the fire season, there have already been some outbreaks of wild fires like the one in Teulon, Manitoba. I sincerely hope it…Read more