The debate over climate change continues to rage unabated, but regardless of your own opinions on the subject, everyone can agree that cutting down on energy waste is always a good idea. If you haven’t assessed your home energy usage recently, maybe making some changes are in order. There are literally hundreds of steps you [...]

When you think about change to metal roofing you also want to take into the climate in which you live. Simply getting ready to re-roof your old roof, choosing an environmentally friendly roof can not only help you, but can help the environment. Installing a metal roof can help your home with a number of [...]

Building green is a hot topic for good reason among building professionals and consumers. The exposure to toxic chemicals in our every day lives is resulting in significant increases in asthma and respiratory illnesses, skin problems, migraine headaches and any number of health related problems. Building and living green is good for your health, conserves [...]

As of 1/1/2010, the EPA has instituted new regulations regarding the use of certain chemicals in household systems including air conditioners. Air conditioners can no longer use R-22 also known as HCFC-22 due to the by-product it releases that contributes to global warming. What does this mean for you? If you have an older system, [...]

When we think of backyard activities, sports often come to mind. While sports are a great way to spend your time outdoors, they are not all that backyard activities include. In fact, while you may not necessarily think so, backyard activities also involve the completion of projects. If you are a home improvement lover, it [...]