Are unusual home improvements worth the investment? Let’s take a look at a few examples of unique home improvement ideas.
How to Successfully Rebuild After a Wildfire
Rebuilding successfully is about hardening the structure against fire. When done well, it can buy you and your family enough time to get out of there and can even leave the structure standing.
The Comprehensive Guide to Resilient Construction
The definition of resilient is “able to withstand or recover quickly from difficult conditions.” What does it mean to have resilient construction? Moreover, is it something you should be considering if you’re planning to have a home built? In this guide, we explore the ins and outs of resilient construction and how it relates to environmental sustainability in construction.
The Effect of Climate Change on Lumber
Climate change is getting harder and harder to ignore. Especially now that most industries are affected in one way or another. The construction industry has been particularly hard-hit since it requires large amounts of lumber in building projects.
Net Energy Metering and the Solar Billing Plan in San Diego
Net energy metering (NEM) is a utility billing arrangement under which residents with solar panels earn credit for energy they send every day to the grid.
How Old Houses Were Framed Back in the Day
During the past couple of centuries, building methods have changed significantly. This is due to several factors. First, technological advancements in the construction industry have introduced more efficient and modern building techniques. These innovations allow homes to be built faster and with greater precision than in the past. Second, the variety and quality of building materials have improved dramatically. Materials …
How to Measure the Square Footage of a House
There are many reasons why you might want to know the square footage of your house. However, most people seek to understand this information when they’re either planning to remodel one or more of the rooms or looking to sell the property. In both circumstances, it’s crucial to get the measurements right. Getting them wrong can mean you incorrectly calculate the size of a room and the space available for remodeling. Or it can mean you misrepresent the size of your property when placing it on the market.