Have you ever heard the saying “All real-estate is local”?  It makes sense that construction and remodeling are also local endeavors, and should be addressed at the local level.  And what is more local than the weather? If you are in the planning stages for a construction or remodeling project, be sure to take the [...]

Is it Possible to Reorient your Home for Passive Solar Gain? The concept of orienting a home, building, or shelter to take advantage of the warmth of the sun has been in practice for centuries.  Natives all over the world, whether nomadic or pueblo, knew the advantages of orienting their shelters and homes to maximize [...]

I read two separate articles today about home remodeling spending in today’s economic climate. They both speak of people choosing to spend some of their construction dollars on curb appeal (exterior improvements), maintenance, and energy efficiency improvements. Common sense says that keeping your home well maintained will help it to hold its value until the [...]