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{Re}habitat
Learn how adaptive reuse and upcycling can add hip design to your home, apartment, or yard with the Go Green channel's {Re}habitat series. Follow host Rachael Ranney as she shows you how to repurpose salvaged and found materials, adding fun and function to your space without breaking your budget.
Whether you believe in global warming or not, there’s no doubt that homeowners nationwide need to prepare their homes for tougher weather conditions.
With pollution levels rising around the world, we’re developing alternatives to traditional energy sources more and more each year. Here’s a rundown of the emerging technologies that allow us to bring electricity and resources to our households in the most environmentally friendly ways.
Simonton Windows Offers Window Safety Tips for National Window Safety Week, April 7-13
Written by Simonton Windows Wed Apr 03 2013When it comes to windows, homeowners need to be vigilant in making sure that children understand the importance of safety. As part of National Window Safety Week, April 7-13, 2013, the experts at Simonton Windows recommend parents of youngsters adopt an extremely cautious attitude with children and the windows in their home.
MAUMEE, OHIO – According to the 2012 National Association of Home Builders™ (NAHB®) “What Home Buyers Really Want” study, new and potential home buyers focus in on quality and appearance when looking at the exterior doors of a home. And, the focus on quality increases steadily as the age of the person gets older, jumping in importance from 43 percent of respondents in the Gen Y age range to 63 percent of respondents in the Seniors age range.
In the 2012 National Association of Home Builders™ (NAHB®) “What Home Buyers Really Want” study, new and potential home buyers aren’t shy about their preference for wanting crown moulding --- it’s rated the third most essential decorative feature in the home.
The installation of the first DaVinci Roofscapes® polymer roof in Thunder Bay, Canada has caused quite a stir --- and a traffic jam. During the six-day installation process of a Bellaforté Slate roof on the home of Barry George, both car and foot traffic came to a standstill in front of his Tudor-style home.
Vinyl and Wood Fences Add Character and Charm to Your Front Yard
Written by Rick's Custom Fencing and Decking Tue Apr 02 2013As you start your spring yardwork, consider these simple ways that a fence can add curb appeal, privacy, and security to your home.
Charles Marohn, a thought-leader in the dialogue about building and maintaining financially strong and resilient towns, discusses his views on sustainable cities, market forces, and how a pragmatic approach to urban planning beats more ideological ones.
