“Replacing windows is one of the best investments a homeowner can make today. New energy-efficient, eye-appealing, easy to operate and maintain windows add value to the home, especially at resale…
Whether you are doing a remodel, a renovation or building new, it is surprising to find how many useable materials end up in site dumpsters. It seems like such a shame but these items can be…
In describing anything other than a flat ceiling, two terms are frequently used – vaulted and cathedral. So, what is the difference between the two terms?
Not surprisingly, cathedral ceilings…
Times are changing. Single women, whether career-first, single parents, or widowed are making up an ever-increasing portion of home buyers. We women tend to have different housing priorities than men…
By Tessa Holloway, North Shore News October 24, 2010
Peter Simpson had never thought too much about where the plugs in his house were located until he had a hernia operation.
"Just a simple thing…
A green building product better begin as a good product. Here’s what to look for before diving deeper into a product’s green claims.
While the industry has made real progress in providing us with…
Do you like to go against the grain? Buck the trends? Perhaps you order black coffee when buffed-up lattes are all the rage. Perhaps you avoid that novel that you secretly admit looks good simply…
