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Passive Solar Heating Techniques You Can Use in Your Own Home
Want to heat your home without spending a dime on electricity or fuel? It’s definitely possible. We hear a lot about high performance homes that are built with passive solar designs — building structures that capture heat from the sun and use it to keep homes more comfortable naturally, without burning up fuel. In fact,…
Roofing
7 Unique Roof Styles You May Not Know About
If you’re building a new home, one of the first choices you’ll get to make is picking an elevation — simply put, that means what the outside of the house looks like. Play close attention to whether those elevations come with different roof designs. If you are custom-building a home, then you will have even…
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Your garage may be your sanctuary when you need to get away from it all, but if it’s cold and dreary outside, it’s not fit for even the toughest constitutions. That’s when a little supplemental heat from a portable space heater can really make all the difference, especially for outdoor spaces that only get used occasionally. Unfortunately, space…
Roofing
Is a Flat Roof More Energy Efficient than a Pitched Roof?
Flip through the pages of an architectural design magazine, and you’re bound to see flat-roofed homes by the dozens. Flat or low-sloped roofs may garner designer accolades due to their edgy, modern feel, but there’s a lesser-known reason they’re gaining popularity: according to some building professionals, they’re more energy efficient, too. Flat roofs often get a…
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The Benefits of Using a Solar Water Pump in Your Garden
Whether it’s the calming burble of a Zen-inspired water fountain or the showy spray of a three-tiered waterfall, a water feature adds a special touch to any garden or outdoor area. Water features can make cramped gardens seem lush and spacious—and cut back on mowing and trimming maintenance. Plus, adding a fountain to your pond…
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What You Need to Know About Windows and Doors for Sheds
Planning on adding a new window or door in your existing shed? Or maybe you’re in the middle of designing a custom-built structure from the ground up, and you’re wondering if a window would be a good option for you. Either way, a shed door or window is a decision that comes with consequences—the wrong…
Siding
Building a new house or renovating your current one comes with many decisions. One of the most visually impactful choices is the color of your siding. This decision depends on your style, the architecture of your home, and any Homeowner Association (HOA) guidelines. Factors That Influence Siding Color Choices HOA rules often dictate siding color,…
Windows
Imagine transforming an entire wall of your home into a luminous portal to the outside world. Floor-to-ceiling window designs, often referred to as a “wall of windows,” offer homeowners the chance to flood their living spaces with natural light and seamlessly bridge the gap between indoors and out. Dive into this article to explore inspiring…