Over the last 40 years solar cells have come a long way. We started using this technology as a way to harness the suns powerful rays in a way that would allow us to power small devices then they became …
Slate has been used as a building material since Roman times (over a thousand years) and unlike many other building materials, particularly roofing materials, it is completely natural and its production has minimal environmental impact. Slate uses no obnoxious or …
There are several easy things you can do to improve the overall look of a house, and the services of a home improvement company can make them even easier. Large numbers of small, simple repairs can really add up, and …
One of the more expensive maintenance tasks one has to carry out around the home is the annual ritual of clearing out the gutters and as is often the case, the rainwater downpipes as well. Many home owners have now …
If you live in a cold weather state, you’re probably well aware of just how much it costs to heat your house. It’s not uncommon for homeowners to spend hundreds of dollars each month just trying to keep their home …
The roofs of our homes are pretty easy to ignore. We don’t look at them as often as we look at other areas of our home such as our kitchens and bathroom, which we come in contact with everyday. So …