Drain Water Heat Recovery – An Untapped Resource
This simple system for recovering heat from wastewater makes a lot of sense—especially for families and commercial buildings that produce a lot of hot water.
Accessible Housing By Design – Make Your Living Space More Livable
As we grow up, grow older or welcome new people into our homes, our needs as homeowners can change. A house that is designed, built or renovated according to the principles of universal design can…
Environmental Efficiency Changes as of 2012
Delays of 2 to 4 additional days for the…
Boost Your Energy With Natural Light
Modern Kitchen design by Seattle Architect McClellan Architects
Abundant natural light…
Finish Your Basement the Right Way
Contemporary Basement design by Minneapolis Design-build Orfield Remodeling, Inc…
Building Product Spotlight – Fiber Cement Siding
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Making Clutter & Keepsakes Into Art With Shadowboxes
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CMHC – July 9, 2012 New Mortgage Rules in Canada
Here is the summary of the yet another CMHC new rule for “high ratio” mortgages (20% < lower down payment). Note – this change of rule does NOT apply to anyone who has 20% down payment or more.…
Unexpected Renovation Budget-Busters
Source: homedesigndirectory.com.au via Drummond…
English-Style Landscape Gardens
Mediterranean Landscape design by Miami Landscape…
The ABCs of ICF
ICF (Insulated…
5 Kitchen Improvements to Enhance Aesthetics and Improve Resale Value
Nowhere else in the home does design and functionality need to be more harmonious than in the kitchen. This is the most-used room of the house, one where we spend most of our leisure time, one that…
Garden Design Essentials: Color 101
Eclectic Entry design by Los Angeles Photographer Stephanie Wiley Photography
Anyone who…
