Radon is an indoor air quality issue that’s kind of a big deal, since it can KILL you! I had never given it much thought until I started…
In 2006 our utility sponsored a crazy great deal on grid tied solar Photovoltaic (PV) systems. We bought a 2-kW system and then qualified for…
There’s this new thing for energy star appliances called the “energy star most efficient 2014”. This list is the all-star list of appliances. I wondered if…
If you are trying to build a house on a modest budget you are in good company because the majority of people who choose to build their…
One of the first things that you will need to do when you decide to build a home is find a piece of ground to…
This past weekend was a big event for my fair City called Cyclovia. A stretch of City streets are closed and everyone is invited to come play.…
It’s been several months since we bought an induction cooktop. We’ve been using it regularly, but I wanted to wait before I gave you the…
Cars have it all over houses. I’ve often thought that if we could build houses like we build cars we’d be way ahead of the…
Building a new home usually means buying new appliances. An appliance package might include a Refrigerator, Cooktop, Oven(s), Microwave, Dishwasher and Washer/Dryer. Just like any…
If you are just starting to think about building a new home, it’s likely that you aren’t quite sure how big it should be. If…