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    • Creating the Perfect Porch for Your Springtime Escape

      The balmy weather of spring is meant to be enjoyed outdoors. When you don’t have much time to travel, you can still enjoy the season on your porch. However, your porch needs to be in top condition to make it the ultimate destination for a springtime escape. For your next home remodeling project, focus your attention [...]

    • Top Trends in Bathroom Renovations

      The bathroom is one of the most popular spaces in the home when it comes to home remodeling projects. If you’re thinking about remodeling your bathroom area, then consider using one of the recent popular bathroom renovation trends. To avoid the cramped feeling of a small bathroom, many homeowners are removing their bulky bathtubs and [...]

    • Do I Need an Architect for My Home Renovation?

      If you’re planning a home remodel, hiring both a contractor and an architect is highly recommended. Some homeowners may think that the contractor is all they need, since they know exactly what they want to have done to their home. This, however, is not the best idea. Any renovation that involves the changing of the [...]

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Sustainable Building Industry Mentioned in NY Times

Posted on February 13, 2013 By davidabeal (Edit) Leave a Comment
David A. Beal, AIA

At the forefront of the green revolution is the international effort toward sustainable building and design standards. A New York Times article sketched three such efforts: the LEED standards from the United States, BREEAM from Britain and DGNB from Germany Each of these efforts toward green-building certification has grown mainly through their application... [Read more...]

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Market Rebound: Luxury Home Sales Skyrocketed in 2012

Posted on February 13, 2013 By davidabeal (Edit) Leave a Comment
David A. Beal, AIA

Finally, there is good news to report about the housing market. Luxury homes rebounded in 2012, almost double from where they were in 2011. According to the news report published in the Inside Real Estate News, prices for luxury homes remained stable on the market. Not only are lower priced homes selling, but higher end houses are gaining momentum at the... [Read more...]

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WaterSense Faucets, Toilets Save Water

Posted on February 9, 2013 By davidabeal (Edit) Leave a Comment
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Faucets and toilets that are certified by WaterSense, an EPA partnership program, save water while maintaining their functionality. The result is lower water and sewage bills and a more sustainable environment. Here are some details about the WaterSense program: Founded in 2006. Helped citizens save 287 billion gallons of water and over $4.7 billion in... [Read more...]

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