Radiant Heat – Not Just For New Construction
I’ve written about Radiant Heat many times on this site. While most of my past focus has been on new construction I wanted to share some great examples …

USB Outlets Now Standard Equipment For Homes Small and Large
Today almost every household has a combination of mobile devices that feature power chords that derive their power from USB ports connected to computers and other …

LG Electronics Art Cool™ Premier Duct-Free Air Conditioner
Over the last 5 or so years we’ve been installing more and more duct-free air conditioning systems in order to meet demanding budgets, schedules and complicated renovations. Duct-Free …

SlimDuct Covers Perfect for Renovation Work
The more time you spend in construction the more products I come across that would have been nice to have years sooner. While this isn’t a new product it is …

Elite Series® DC Battery Backup Belt Drive Garage Door Openers
Garage door openers haven’t changed much in the last 20 years other than different motors that help reduce noise. All that has changed with some really …

Radiant Heat – Current Details for Wood Framed Floor Systems
Radiant heat is so popular in today’s new homes that it’s being used in a majority of the new homes we build. Over the last 5 …

The Back Story
Over the last six months we’ve been using/testing/abusing a new kitchen faucet from American Standard. Before I go into the particulars on this faucet I wanted to give you a quick back-story on …

Programmable Thermostats Save Money
Installing a programmable thermostat is a very easy home improvement project and one that could save you quite a bit of money. Installing a programmable thermostat helps save energy by automatically turning …