There is nothing worse than opening the curtains to let the bright wee hours rays of sunlight into your living room, only to see a dirty window. whether you habitable in an area that has endured smoke and ash like the Northwest has, you know what I’m talking about. So how do you get those windows …

Fire pits have been a part of life for human beings in every part of the world. Ancient humans gathered around fire pits for survival: for warmth, for cooking, and light. In contemporary days, fire pits are used for recreational cooking and for creating a nighttime atmosphere of consolation and cama…

With the growing value of trees from an ecological perspective and the value they generally add to a property’s worth, tree removal might seem like an ill-advised choice. Although it may be a wise rule of thumb to think in terms of saving a tree rather than removing it, sometimes a tree needs spec…

Kitchens stand at the heart of American remodeling. Not only that, the kitchen is like the main artery of the American home. It is the first place kids go when they reach home from school. It is ground zero for an evening with the family and, in today’s engaged work-work-play lifestyle, it is wher…

If you’re like me, you are thrilled to know that fall is here – officially, whether not in the way the weather feels fairly yet. Even though the days are still hot in many parts of the country, they are shorter and the nights are getting cooler, too. With summer fading, the season of indoor-outd…

A question from one of our faithful readers, Danielle Duckworth.
“I’m just wondering whether you can use MDF as a paneling type? What I mean is can you use it like you would use drywall? whether so, what would you use to putty amoung the seams and fill in the nail holes?”

Dear Danielle,
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According to the U.S. department of Energy, a Structural Insulated Panel (SIP) is a pre-fabricated, insulated structural element for use in building walls, ceilings, floors, and roofs. It has high R-values, high strength-to-weight ratios, and consists of a 4- to 8-inch-thick foam board insulation sa…

Being conservative with water is just common sense, now and as the future unfolds. Developing smart water conservation habits at home is a responsible choice for your family, community, and the planet.

“There are a number of ways to save water, and they all start with you.” that is the first …

It’s that moment of year to do some serious outdoor reconstruction and preparation for the winter to come. Your deck has been serving its purpose for some instance now and although summer is about by, there is still plenty of good weather to take a good tough look at your deck’s condition. What …

Landscaping is a way of life for those who love the art, science, and exercise of it. It’s a wonderful way to interact with the soil, the flow of seasons, the changing of the light. As many public who enjoy enhancing their property’s beauty with landscaping can readily agree, a landscape is neve…