The summer heat has broken, the leaves are turning, and the wind is blowing.  As the temperatures begin their downhill slide, it is time to take action on some winterization tasks.  Over the last couple winters we have seen mass amounts of pipe freezing and breakages, sold out heat-tape at the home stores, and even [...]

Everyone is subject to the whims of the weather, and though the climate of New Mexico is generally agreeable, monsoon rains can derail your remodel intentions. If you are in the planning stages for a construction or renovation project, be sure to take the time to sit down with a calendar and consider the ideal [...]

Do you dislike being asked “What’s your budget?” by Contractors?

You have a project in mind, perhaps a full kitchen remodel, so you call up a couple contractors to come by and talk to you about your project. You talk about changing the layout, updating the cabinets, converting to an open concept, colors, materials, etc… And then comes the question: “What’s your budget?”

Woman lashes out at home builders for lack of consideration of wants and needs of women.

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 in today’s economic climate. Both articles are about homeowners choosing to spend their construction dollars on curb appeal (exterior improvements), maintenance, and energy efficiency improvements. These types of improvement can increase the value of your home more than other types of remodel. Common sense says that [...]