So, you've just had your DFW home builder complete your house and it's now time to give some serious thought to the exterior. The one thing that could make or break the outside of a home is the landscaping. Although a home with some trees and a nice green lawn in the front yard looks fine, there’s a great deal to be said for a house that has a pristine front yard landscape design. In case you aren’t a designer, and you can’t afford an expert gardener, there's still a great … [Read more...]
DFW Home Builder | How Efficient Is Solar Energy?
Setting up solar energy panels to supply all, or a portion, of your power could be one of the best ways for you to become energy-efficient. A lot of people don't realize they can start out with just a couple of solar panels to supply a small amount of their electricity, then begin to add some more panels to their system as cash permits. Having noncommercial solar power needn't be an all or nothing undertaking. And in the DFW area, where sunlight is abundant, a little bit of … [Read more...]
DFW Home Builder | Passive Solar Windows Add Light & Warmth
While building a new custom home in the DFW area, you may want to consider situating the windows in such a way that they are optimized for energy-efficiency based on the climate and the position of the house on the building site. By taking these factors into account, you can use passive solar design to take advantage of the sun’s heat during cooler months, and minimize its effect during warmer months. In the DFW area, where temperatures become particularly hot, you can … [Read more...]
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