4 Ways To Enhance The Curb Appeal And Interior Aesthetics Of Your Manufactured Home

Investing in a manufactured home can provide you with an eco-friendly, energy-efficient and affordable alternative to purchasing a traditionally-built home. However, if you are wary of buying a prefab home because you do not want a cookie-cutter house that is indistinguishable from rows of other mobile homes, there are many ways to customize the structure. The following guide provides you with tips on how to increase the curb appeal of your prefab house and make it a more a distinct and unique dwelling. [Read More]

Do Good When Demolishing Your 1800S Home By Reusing And Recycling

Watching a historic house that's become a local landmark and a place you called home be reduced to a pile of rubble is sad. If you own an 1800s home that needs to be demolished though, you also have an opportunity to do good. Many parts of an older home can be reclaimed, reused or recycled. Hiring a green demolition team that will take time to sort and salvage parts of your home won't dry every tear, but knowing that pieces of your home will have a second life might help you through this tumultuous time. [Read More]

Three Infrastructure Considerations Before You Install A Rainwater Collection System At Home

Rainwater collection can be an excellent way to supplement your residential potable water supply by providing a source of water for flushing toilets, washing clothes and even consumption, in some areas. However, efficient, safe rainwater collection requires that collection, routing and distribution efforts be planned ahead of time. Below are a few physical infrastructure considerations you should keep in mind if you are interested in using a rainwater collection system: [Read More]

Spray Foam Insulation: Tips For Easy DIY Installation

If your home is not insulated or airtight, then you may be wasting hundreds of dollars every year on hot and cold air that escapes through the cracks of your home.  Old homes are likely to lose more energy than new ones, and you can save an average of 15% on your home heating and cooling costs by securing insulation in attics, ceilings, and in between walls.  Spray foam insulation is a good choice if you feel that you are losing far more energy than the average home. [Read More]