Whether you know very little about home construction or not, you know that you like to stay warm in cold weather and cooler in warmer weather. How one accomplishes this in their home varies. There's a combination between fans, an HVAC system, and the most important factor, insulation. More often than not, people do not realize how important proper insulation is, and how much energy can be wasted with "cheap" or poorly installed insulation, but there is a way to determine how … [Read more...]
5 Custom Kitchen Trends
Kitchen plans have certainly changed over the years. In fact, they've changed radically simply because they've become a primary room of the house. Previously the living room was the main room of the house, where most guests and residents of the home hung out. Now, we've found that the kitchen is the heart of the home, and house plans have become more open to accommodate. In fact, in an era where things change constantly and overnight, it seems like large, open kitchens are … [Read more...]
What Is A HERS Rating?
For those who've done their basic research on energy efficient homes, you probably have heard of the different types of ratings these homes can get. These ratings help advise potential buyers of just how efficient their new home is. One such "marker" is the HERS rating. What Is A HERS Rating? The HERS rating is derived from an analysis of both the home's construction plans as well as its on-site inspection. The rater will then utilize a software package specifically, used to … [Read more...]
