1. Hardwood—Still the most popular choice for hard surface flooring after hundreds of years–for good reason. It blends warm beauty with great durability, so hardwood floors look good for a very long time. 2. Ceramic tile—Invented thousands of years ago, likely by the Persians, tile is the second most popular…
A letter from your house: Dear beloved humans, Greetings! I see that you’re making New Year’s resolutions, and I thought I might take this opportunity to suggest a few more. Not that I think you need to improve, far from it, but if I may, I humbly request your help. My life’s…
The energy efficiency of your house is dependent on a combination of many different factors, all of which essentially boil down to two main culprits: Air flow and heat loss/gain. There are all kinds of short-term quick fixes for problem areas. Your mileage may vary on those. This is a list of…