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Sustainable and Green Building
A greenhouse and strategically placed windows make this home energy efficient Sustainable and Green are terms that are being tossed around more and more frequently, especially in the world of...
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One Way to Build Green: Use Reclaimed Beams
I wrote and article for Green Building and Architecture, and it is featured in the Fall 2016 Digital Edition. The article is titled: The Straight Goods on Green Building and Energy-Efficient Home...
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A visit to Venice, Italy
Saverio de Bello We recently took our granddaughter, Isabella, to Venice, Italy. It was a real treat for all of us. One of the highlights came when we met up with Saverio de Bello, an artist we had met...
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Artwork for your walls
Chenonceau Allee, Loire Valley, France Artwork by Bill Hirsch is available for purchase on this website! Add beauty to your walls . Bill has an assortment of choices, check them out in the...
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A Question about a Skillion Style Roof
Recently a reader asked, “I will soon be starting the process of building a 16’X27′ building with a Skillion Style Roof and no attic. I’m having trouble figuring out how to run the rafters over the 27′...
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Framing words Studs, joists, rafters, i-joists
Studs? Joists? Rafters? I-Joists? When an Architect and builder sit down to discuss the plans for framing a house, they speak a common language. Sometimes I forget that the terms we use are not words...
View ArticleControl Moisture in the Air During Construction for Better Finishes
This is a great tip about how to control the moisture content in a house while under construction.I often get questions about why floor finishes change or seem to warp after awhile. By conditioning...
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Holiday Season is Here!
I went over to a friend’s home the other day, and she had her house beautifully decorated for the Holiday Season. However, she lamented the fact that she had to use one of her bedrooms to store all of...
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Welcoming Holiday Entry
Bright holiday lights, greens and bows adorn this home making for a festive holiday entrance. We all know how important first impressions can be. Our opinion of something or someone is formed quickly...
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Free Air Conditioning
Free air conditioning sounds like a deal you can’t pass up. Actually, it requires some up-front costs to install. But after that, there is no cost to run it. I’m talking about a solar chimney. This is...
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