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Net Zero Home Tours: Take A Virtual Tour Of The Net-Zero Concept Home

Take a virtual tour of the this one-of-a-kind net-zero home that was on display at the International Builders' Show in Orlando.

Septic System Maintenance: Important Tips To Prevent Septic System Problems

I've lived in a home with a septic system for the past 22 years. I've got a lot of helpful tips about septic system maintenance that you need to know!

Net Zero Homes: The New American Dream

The National Institute of Standards & Technologies (NIST) built a net zero home as a living laboratory to gather info to help make net zero homes popular.

When Is A Wall Of Windows NOT A Good Idea? When You Don’t Have A Beautiful View!

A wall of windows is not a good idea if neighbors can see into your home OR you don't have a beautiful view from those windows. Consider another floor plan!

How To Find A Tree Service: My Own Tips From Personal Experience

Knowing how to find a tree service BEFORE you need will save you a lot of money and heartache. Here's how to find a tree service - or arborist - locally.

Sideways: An Engineered Hardwood Flooring With A Different Look

Want engineered hardwood flooring that contributes to LEED credits, looks different than most hardwood floors, and is beautiful to look at? Try Sideways hardwood flooring

How To Apply A Garage Floor Coating In Your Home

See how to apply a garage floor coating, using my tips & photos as a guide. First, a simple test to decide which type of garage floor coating you should use

How To Sell Your Home… Fast! 16 Tips To Make Sure Your House Shows Well

Want to sell your home fast? Heeding some advice from the experts is a good way to start. As you'll see, it's about more than de-cluttering and curb appeal!

How To Install Your Own Eze-Breeze Porch Enclosures

Eze-Breeze porch enclosures are a great way to turn your back porch into a true 3-season room. Eze-Breeze is a vinyl glazed window sheet that is custom made to fit the window openings on your porch. Save some cash by installing them yourself. A great DIY project.

Eco-Friendly PaperStone Countertops Are Hard To Beat

PaperStone is one of a handful of brands of eco-friendly, post-consumer recycled paper countertops. It's durable, hard as nails, versatile and much more. Get the scoop to make an better decision on your next home building project in the kitchen or bathroom.

Eco Friendly Countertops: Are Paper Countertops A Good Eco-Friendly Choice?

Exploring eco friendly countertops? You might want to add paper countertops to the top of your list. They're rock solid and do not harbor bacteria, among other things

Coconut Palm Flooring: A Beautiful, Eco-Friendly Alternative

Palm flooring is an eco friendly flooring option that is sustainable, beautiful, and will earn you LEED credits for low-emitting materials.

(Formaldehyde-Free) Bamboo Plywood Is Ready For Prime Time

Not only can you install FSC-certified bamboo flooring in your home, you can also use bamboo plywood for your walls for a very cool eco-friendly interior!

DIY Closet Office Tips: Get Organized With A Closet Office Conversion!

Need a dedicated home office space but don't have the room for it? Here's how to do a closet office conversion and gain a neatly organized space!

Go With A Subway Tile Backsplash For Classic Style & Durability

Want a great, classic choice for your kitchen backsplash? A subway tile backsplash is easy to clean, durable, inexpensive & beautiful! Reasons to choose subway tiles

Prodigy Home Automation Controller Puts You In Control

The Prodigy home automation controller is a great way to set up control of all of the functions of your media room, including the tv, sound system, Blu-Ray player, lights, and more.

Real Estate Trends Towards Small Houses

Are you thinking about downsizing by moving into a small house? McMansion's are a thing of the past, for now, so if you have designs on considering some small houses for your future home dwelling, more power to you.

Cool Tools For Him or Her: DIY Homeowner Gift Ideas

Give the do-it-yourself homeowner cool tools for Christmas or a birthday. Buying that special something for that special someone that does special DIY work around their home can be fun. It can also be very taxing and confusing with all of the different choices out there. I've picked a few of my favorites.

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