Home Safety: Keeping Your Own Personal Firebreak
Image Source: The Ready Store 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 is not…
Cost to build a garage
Inspired by Denis Chamberland's original article in French, translated by Deb Villeneuve Of the questions which I am most frequently asked, I would have to say " how much does it cost to build a…
Cursed with a boring door but limited budget? Fake it till you make it!
traditional entry design by seattle interior designer It's The Little Things... there are plenty of ways to spice up a simple solid-front door. There's a lot you can do to make them special with…
Backyard Structures – Your Very Own Architectural Opuscule
traditional exterior design by burlington architect Birdseye Design The dictionary app on my iPhone alerts me every afternoon to a "word of the day." The other day it came up with "opuscule," a…
Energy Efficiency Series: Energy Upgrades That Pay For Themselves
In our energy efficiency series of articles featured each Thursday, we provide strategies or information on how to make your new home energy efficient and comfortable. Choosing an energy-efficient…
Tiffany Lamps: A History in Design
Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848-1933) is the creator of the well-known Tiffany lamp. His career began as an oil and watercolor painter, but he became interested in glass while traveling in Europe and…
12 Ways to Add Beautiful Stone to Your Home
traditional kitchen design by other metros general contractor Weaver Custom Homes When it comes to building materials, stone has been admired for its longevity and beauty since the oldest dates…
New Roof: Is it time?
Your roof is a workhorse element to your home because your roofing is the first line of defense between you, and the elements all year around. But, as Autumn progresses into winter months, and…
Energy Efficiency Series: How to Buy Energy Efficient Windows and Doors
In our energy efficiency series of articles featured each Thursday, we provide strategies or information on how to make your new home energy efficient and comfortable. Did you know that up to 25% of…
The Case for Linoleum and Vinyl Floors
Paul Anater of Kitchen and Residential Design is a prolific writer who's articles show up in many design circles. He has posted a series of flooring articles on one of our favorite design sites,…
How to Judge a Quote for Siding/Roofing/Windows
When you’ve got a major exterior home renovation project like siding, roofing, and window replacement, and you’re balancing a number of installation quotes, how do you decide on which one makes the…
How to Choose the Perfect Glazed Doors For Your Porch
Photo Credit: Freshome Your porch or some call it patio often has doors that can give you direct access inside your home. Whether yours are solid or glazed (with windows), choosing how this door…
Frame Your Views With Great Moldings and Casings
traditional family room design by boston architect LDa Architecture & Interiors Decorative plaster or wood trim applied where walls meet ceilings, doors and/or windows go a long way to define a…
An Introduction to Solid-Plank Wood Floors
contemporary living room design by san francisco architect Mark English Architects, AIA Wood floors are a classic addition to any home. Barring damage from fire or flood, a well-made and…
Energy Efficiency Series: Recoup 30 Percent More When You Remodel Green
In our energy efficiency series of articles featured each Thursday, we provide strategies or information on how to make your new home energy efficient and comfortable. How much do our buildings…
Energy Efficiency Series: The Passivhaus Standard
In our energy efficiency series of articles featured each Thursday, we provide strategies or information on how to make your new home energy efficient and comfortable. A Passivhaus (or Passive…
Keeping Water Out of Buildings
When looking at a home as a system, protection from the elements is a goal. Water and moisture can cause a great deal of damage to a structure and knowing all of the plains of potential pathways help…
