Category Archives: General Articles
Energy Star Part 3: Thermal Bypass
The Thermal Bypass Checklist is a well-defined checklist, successful completion of which qualifies a home for the Energy Star rating. When the US Environmental Protection Agency in 2006 moved to establish a new set of guidelines for Energy Star qualification … Continue reading
Energy Star Part 2: Insulation
In our last post, we began our conversation as to what makes a home an Energy Star home. We talked about windows and the U rating – the indicator of how well a window product prevents heat from escaping. Today … Continue reading
What Makes A Home Energy Star?
Do you know the meaning of an Energy Star® new home? Our environmental awareness has increased in the last decade, but do people really know what features would give a house an Energy Star® rating? In general, people understand the … Continue reading
Kitchen trends for 2011
Bigger is better Though people are opting for smaller homes these days, kitchens continue to grow is space and size. In some homes, people are sacrificing formal dining areas for larger kitchens as the kitchen must serve as a space … Continue reading
Accessible Kitchens
In our last post, we showcased the unique designs of some intriguing kitchen sinks – a refreshing departure from your standard, run-of-the-mill kitchen sink that you often see at hardware stores ready for shipping. These designer kitchen sinks make for … Continue reading
The Pros and Cons of an Open Floor Plan
An open floor plan can make your home look much bigger than it actually is. In order to decide on an open floor plan in your new construction home, you will have to consider its pros and cons. You will … Continue reading
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