by Jeremy Friedman
Green building is the buzz among homeowners and building professionals these days. Just about every architectural website or magazine offers energy efficient house plans in every style and size, and nearly every media outlet boasts reminders about the benefits of building the “green” way. It’s estimated the percentage of new homes built with [...]
When it comes to your dream home design or dream kitchen, most likely a granite countertop would be included in the “grand” plan. However, granite countertops are not inexpensive, so deciding to update a laminate or formica style countertop might not be a part of your household budget.
Thankfully, Giani Granite offers an amazing product that [...]
The lawn and garden industry continually introduces new and improved gardening tools to make gardening easy for even the most skilled gardener. But when it comes down to it, employing basic gardening tools can be the best method for dealing with most any situation and environment. If your ready to get your garden blooming, hit [...]
When there’s a downshift in the economy, people become less frivolous and tend to spend their money more conservatively. Keeping this in mind, the expensive products and accessories that decorate homes in 2010 will be featured in neutral colors than tend to have a longer shelf life and aren’t as trendy. Carpeting, draperies and furniture [...]
With rising costs sweeping the nation, homeowners everywhere are discovering ways to conserve energy and lead a more efficient lifestyle. These include everything from small changes in your day-to-day-routine to building an entire home the “green” way.
Of course, building an energy efficient home gives you the opportunity to create an energy efficient environment right from [...]
Builders for the past several years have thought that “bigger is better” as the size of the American family’s home continued to increase. But, since this year’s International Builder Show in Las Vegas, some surprising changes are happening with homebuyers as they lean toward smaller dwellings that have a “less is more” attitude.
Builders, take note [...]
Most of us have probably experienced a kitchen space that was less than functional. Cramped spaces, minimal counter space and unorganized tools can make this busy space feel crowded in any kitchen layout. The kitchen serves a very important role in your day-to-day life – cooking, weekend craft projects, and afternoon homework sessions. It’s no [...]
Every so often homeowners are graced with a winter day that feels like spring has finally decided to pay a visit. Or perhaps you prefer the first break in summer heat when the crisp cool of fall is just around the corner. Whatever the favorite season, many homeowners can agree that when nature starts to [...]
Busy schedules often make it difficult to keep the household running smoothly. But as more and more families begin to buckle down and spend more time at home in a slow economy, a comfortable and well-organized ranch home plan or two-story home plan is being considered a top priority. The practice of feng shui is [...]
When designing the ideal outdoor living space, it’s hard to know where to begin and where to end. There are so many aspects that can be incorporated to make the space both functional and aesthetically pleasing. One area that should not be overlooked is that of the fence. The fence is a structure that serves [...]