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Book Review: All New Square Foot Gardening
I grew up in the country where our tradional "row garden" could not only put up preserves for a family of five for an entire year, but also supply most of our city aunts, uncles, and cousins with…
Tech Tuesday Topic: Samsung 55″ OLED TV Unveiled at Consumer Electronics Show
The tech wires are all abuzz from all of the technical writers at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) currently on in Las Vegas. The folks at Digital Trends shared some news that should have some…
Backyard Structures – Your Very Own Architectural Opuscule
traditional exterior design by…
Tech Tuesday Topic: A Smarter Bath Fan
As homes are being built tighter to save energy, effective ventilation is a must. Excessive humidity results in uncomfortable interiors, and provides an ideal environment for mould growth. A recent…
Energy Efficiency Series: Considering a Heat Pump?
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 heat pump is an electrical…
Defining Spaces: Six Ways to Work With an Open Foyer
traditional entry…
Energy Efficiency Series: Alternate Building Methods
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. In a quest for cost-effective,…
Tech Tuesday Topic: Home Automation
People who inhabit and visit the houses and homes we live in come in all shapes and sizes. They range in age from infancy to old age with a variety of ever-changing abilities and skills. Housing…
Energy Efficiency Series: Furnace Maintenance for Energy Savings
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. Out of sight, out of mind…
Tech Tuesday Topic: Getting Rid of Wires Without Sacrificing Sound
modern living room design…
