No one likes to think about having to “survive” anything, and certainly not a remodeling project. But in our experience, we’ve come to learn and advise our homeowner clients of the fact that there will be ups and downs with every project. The chances that your stress level will increase is even more common with room additions, simply because they …
What exactly is solar energy ?
Solar power is radiant energy that’s produced by the sun. Daily the sun radiates, or sends out, an immense quantity of energy. The sun radiates more energy in one second than people have used since the beginning of time! The energy of the Sun derives from within the sun itself. Like other stars, the sun is really a big ball …
Top 5 Ways to Build a Green Home
Most of us know that adopting an environmentally conscious or “green” approach to life can benefit the planet and its future generations. But did you know that greening your home can also benefit your bottom line in terms of energy savings and tax credits?www.nahb.org) in case there’s a remodel or new-home build in your future: We’ve learned a lot of …
Selling Your Cashiers Home? Green Improvements Can Help
If you are selling your Cashiers home green improvements can help. Whether your Cashiers home already has environmentally friendly features or could use more, green improvements may attract buyers and give you a tax refund at the same time. The Residential Energy Property Tax Credit will reimburse a homeowner 30% of his vestment, up to $1,500, for making a home …
The Media Room
The concept of a “media room,” as a space specifically devoted to home theater and audio systems, is more popular than ever. New home designers and builders, responding to the demand of their buyers, have incorporated media rooms into the floor plans of many new homes, all along the price spectrum. Such rooms are designed for comfortable television and …
Green Building tips for your Custom Dream home in Highlands/Cashiers NC
Building “Green” in Highlands or Cashiers NC is a rewarding experience. Green building refers to the practice of increasing the efficiency of resources within buildings including energy, water, and building materials. Because the Highlands/ Cashiers NC area shines with natural beauty, reducing the impact of building is a primary concern when choosing custom features on your new home. Here are …