For my second “green building” blog of October, I thought about some of the most costly products we use everyday. The first item to come to mind was our hot water heaters. They run constantly…even when not needed, and continually rack up our electric bills. I already knew about instant water heaters that use propane, […]
04
Oct
10.4.13 – Green Building: Reclaimed Wood
For the month of October, I’d like to focus on some Green Building ideas. As I began to search through my list of topics, I ran across flooring ideas. These flooring ideas enveloped into decor, furniture and so on. Heavy research ensued, and I found this really cool product called “Viridian Reclaimed Wood.” What […]
20
Aug
Is water destroying your home?
Uncontrolled moisture can cause significant damage to your home as well as your health, furniture, and finishes. Mold is not the issue but rather a symptom of the moisture problem that exists. There are many types of moisture issues in your home, not all of them are visible, but all are destructive. Some examples include: […]
13
Aug
Tips and Ideas for Energy Savings
So, last week’s blog topic on transpired solar collectors got me thinking about energy savings and ideas to inspire me to save on my energy use. But really, let’s be honest…who doesn’t want to save money on that monthly dreaded power bill? I know each month when I get my bill, I look at it […]
07
Aug
Transpired solar collectors for your building
So for those of you interested in “green” buildings, I ran across a really cool website talking about a different way to heat your space. The product is called “SolarWall.” Not only does the system provide clean, fresh air, but it also provides it’s customers FREE heat! What could be better than free heat in […]
30
Jul
Approaching the building process
Have you ever had a building project that you’ve decided to tackle on your own, but didn’t know where to start? Have you ever had great ideas for an office renovation, or magazine clippings of your dream home, but had no clue what materials were being used, or no idea of how to bring all […]
23
Jul
Determining the right Harrisonburg General Contractor for your next project
OK…so you already know that in all professions, there are individuals that specialize in different aspects of their given field of business, right? For example, a medical doctor that specializes in internal medicine, wouldn’t be able to treat your needs if you broke your arm. For that, you would see a General Family Doctor, or […]
