As I grow older, my feet get colder. Every winter I wish I had radiant floors. I first encountered a radiant floor kitchen in Washington State where friends had rehabbed a Victorian home. They used a hydronic tubing heating system, which is usually too pricey for most homeowners. It can cost more than putting in [...]
I can’t think of anything worse in the morning than having to take a cold shower. But having a rotten egg smell in your shower water from a decayed anode comes in a close second. If you’re looking to replace a water heater or choose one for a new residence, you have a world of [...]
In improperly installed or poorly maintained ceiling fan may become more ornamental than useful. You may have selected your kitchen, bedroom, or living room fan based on appearance, choosing it for blade design or lighting options. But unless you’re just going to turn it on when company comes, you should make sure that your fan [...]
It’s time to revisit the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 and its energy improvements section. In sum, Section 1121 of the act was created to offer a $1,500 tax credit for materials applied towards an energy retrofit of windows, skylights, doors, insulation and roofing.
Homeowners can earn the credit up to a [...]
The use of natural elements in home remodeling and energy-efficient products are more than a passing fling. Homeowners are looking at protecting their investment and the environment at the same time. And while some so-called “green” lighting and flooring products can warm up the atmosphere of your home, they can help you save money on [...]
Great lighting can really make or break a home. So, choosing light fixtures that make a statement, or updating boring and dated fixtures can be a fun project to undertake, and one that is pretty affordable.
Here in Portland we have some cool lighting stores to choose from, including Schoolhouse Electric.
Specializing in handmade period lighting peices, Schoolhouse [...]
I spent the weekend in Bend, OR and it was a stunning and urgent reminder that winter is on the way. My favorite part of the trip? Camping out on the floor in front of the fireplace to warm up. Maybe its those genes of ours that spent time as cavemen, or maybe its just that [...]
There is this yard I absolutely adore. It belongs to a smaller restored Cape Cod on a corner lot, and the charm is tangible. I run past it in the mornings and can’t help but admire the artful vegetative appointments. It’s well maintained and just the slightest bit wild, all with those careful touches that [...]
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