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More people are talking about sustainable housing as the changes in our environment become clearer. What is a Sustainable House? In short, sustainable housing is simply a house that is built with recycled or eco friendly materials and habits in mind. This includes the actual materials used to construct the house and the way that…

Your home should be a haven for every member of your family. All parents know there are at-home safety precautions they need to take in order to protect their kids. However, if you’re the parent of a child with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), your living space may pose additional dangers to your little one when their…

Left image: Photo: Allison / Adobe Stock Right image: Photo: Bryan / Adobe Stock Porcelain and ceramic tiles are often considered one and the same. However, there are significant differences in each tile’s porosity and makeup. Though both are made of clay and baked in a kiln, that’s where their similarities end. Porcelain is harder…

What is mercury? Mercury is a metallic element that is liquid at room temperature. You may know it as “quicksilver,” though it was originally named hydrargyrum — hence its chemical symbol, Hg. Mercury occurs naturally in the earth’s crust and has three forms: elemental, inorganic, and organic. Types of Mercury Mercury Compound About Exposure Risks…

June 20, 2018 New data on existing home sales just out from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) for May show that sales volume is now 3.0 percent below a year ago and has fallen year-over-year for three straight months.  And NAR revised the number for the prior month downward, so the reading is even…

Modify your home with a few easy steps to make it a comfortable living space for a loved one that has been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s.

Create the ultimate playroom for a child with autism with these simple tips.

Painting a ceiling can be a long, arduous process—but it is often necessary and worth the visual impact. Follow this guide to painting flat ceilings for helpful tips concerning the right material choices, the best techniques, and the potential decision to hire a professional. This guide does not cover tips and processes involved in painting…

Every quarter, HomeAdvisor and The Farnsworth Group conduct a survey to track business confidence among thousands of trade professionals and small businesses in 13 different categories. The responses vary from quarter to quarter, and the questions span from “How do you expect your revenue to change over the next year?” to “What type of impact…

Cold weather is just around the corner, bringing higher energy costs for many homeowners, especially if fuel prices skyrocket the way they did last year. A smart thermostat is one of the best ways to keep these costs in check. The device replaces the traditional thermometer on your wall, and enables you to program your…