 photo by Johan J. Ingles-Le Nobel I read a lot about building new energy efficient homes. This can range from the current Energy Upgrade California rebate program to the passive house movement. But if you’re doing a small addition, or an interior remodel, energy efficiency efforts don’t really apply. Or do they? continue reading Energy efficient homes—one remodel at a time »  photo by Nick Wheeler A “deep energy” retrofit can reduce your heating and cooling bills by over 50% in an older house, sometimes up to 90%. This approach. however, is not for the faint of heart. continue reading What's in a deep energy retrofit? »  photo by Sassy Gardener Over the years I’ve seen many ads for fantastic devices that promise to keep your gutters clean. If you have lots of leaves and pine needles clogging up your gutters, finding a surefire solution would be a great boon. continue reading Clean gutters and cool downspouts » I will be giving my FREE seminar again September 20: Smart Remodeling While Staying Put in a Slow Economy Many homeowners who might have planned to move up to a bigger house have found it a better choice to stay put in these slower times. But that doesn’t mean you can’t turn your current space into a wonderful, spacious, light-filled place to come home to.  photo by Barbara Butler Artist-Builder Owning a house can feel like a big responsibility, what with plumbing repairs, tax bills, and heavy mortgages. If only life were as carefree as when we were children. But kids don’t get to have their own house, of course. Unless they are so very fortunate as to have one designed by the likes of Barbara Butler. continue reading Playhouses for fun and fulfillment » |
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