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As a result of the tightening economy, many families are choosing to live more closely together. This often means multiple family members living under one roof. Situations like these are always a [...]

Insulated Concrete Forms are a special material we use for building homes. We were one of the first businesses in the area to build homes with ICFs, and the material remains one of our favorites [...]

Structural Insulated Panels, or SIPs, are one of several modern building materials we offer for home construction and renovations. There are many reasons to favor this new material over others [...]

If you own your home, or have to pay for utilities if you rent, these costs can add up. And who doesn’t want to learn to save a few dollars here and there. Because even if you only save a few [...]

It’s scary to think, but by the time lead paint was completely banned in the U.S. in 1978, it was used in almost 40 million homes. So the reality is, if your home was built before then (and [...]

Not many homeowners who are shopping for new appliances will consider energy-efficient appliances for their new or renovated homes. But they should. The price tag might be a little heftier right [...]

Buying your first home is an exciting achievement and frightening proposition at the same time. It is one of the biggest purchases you will likely ever make in your lifetime. One that will leave [...]

Everyone spends a lot of time talking about energy efficient appliances for the kitchen like dishwashers, washers and dryers; and for bigger appliances like heat pumps and water heaters. [...]

Not everyone can actually afford a mansion or a home that has the perfect size for every room in the house. Some of us, most of us, have to make do with what we have until such time as we can [...]

Considering the environment when you’re building will also determine which options are best for your home. As an environmentally-conscious homeowner, you already recognize the best choices [...]