When we are in a hot sellers market and there is less home inventory, one of the best options may be to purchase a lot and build a new home. Sometimes lots in new developments are used for vacation homes, or future retirement homes. Here are some of the practices avoided by reliable sales operations. […]
You’ll hear both of these terms during a home buying process, but they are not the same and occur at different points of the home buying process. Walk-Through A walk-through is the final step before executing the contract where the new owners have the chance to walk through the property one last time and make […]
Most first-time homebuyers don’t realize that they are responsible for the home inspection for their prospective new property. While there are times that the seller will have a home inspection done so that they are aware of repairs they need to make before listing the property, it’s still a good idea in those cases for […]
Your air conditioner and water heater – which we have already discussed – are utilities, and they are hard-wired into your electrical system. Most everything else, including the smaller appliances we discussed, operates using power outlets. This is great news because that means you have direct control and can use these tips to help reduce […]
We talked about how cooling your air uses plenty of energy, and another appliance in your house does as well – your hot water heater. Water is about 1,000 times more dense than air, so it makes sense that it would use more energy. Heating water accounts for 15-25% of energy consumption in the average home, according to […]
Your home features many large appliances that are hard-wired into your electrical system, and can not simply be switched off. These include your dishwasher, dryer, oven, and refrigerator. Larger appliance means it can be harder to save energy used by these devices. Remember, we are working on many small steps that together add up to […]
An HVAC system uses a lot of energy to cool your home. Think of it this way – it basically needs to use an amount of energy equal to the temperature of the heat going into your home. More heat = more energy requirement to cool it … which can become significant in a hot […]
Outdoor air pollution in cities is a major health problem. But air pollution can be a problem where you least expect it, in the place you may have thought was safest — your home. Many ordinary activities, such as cooking, heating, cooling, cleaning and redecorating, can cause the release and spread of indoor pollutants at […]
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We’ve rounded up some of our favorite alternatives to lumber that can help you get the job done. Do you have a favorite? Choosing which one that will work for your project may depend upon what your project entails; and not all may necessarily be cheaper. Metal Studs While the cost of these studs is […]