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Houzz Tour: The 100K House Project

In our modern world of houses that are frequently too big, too costly and not so environmentally friendly, Postgreen Homes designs a home that is perfectly little, inexpensive, and energy efficient. Nic Darling, spouse for the Philadelphia firm, has a refreshing look at affordable housing for those who want a sensible house that speaks straight to eco-conscious living. Keep reading to find out about these innovative homes and how they’re revolutionizing how healthy families can grow and live. Nic Darling In the outside, 100K Project homes look like little warehouses using minimal ornamentation and layout. Don’t let the exterior fool you: They are full of bright interiors, a welcoming floor plan, along with an eco-conscious living environment — for $100,000 in labor and materials (see Nic’s notice about total cost in the comments section below). Nic Darling The interiors are warm and bright. “The spacious floorplan and well-placed windows provide…

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Top 8 Modern Fence Ideas for Your Backyard

A backyard fence plays a number of crucial roles. First, it adds privacy to your property and ensures no prying eyes are watching you while you relax. The fence can also be central in embellishing the outdoors. If well designed, a fence can improve your overall landscape and the outdoor look of your property. There are many types of Mesa fence company in the market today and here are our top picks: Iron Fence An iron fence is created with durability and strength in mind. It’s also one of the most beautiful fence designs you can have at home.  The maintenance needed to keep the fence in great condition is also quite minimal. Although wrought iron is a popular choice for homeowners looking for metallic fence designs, you can use aluminum as an alternative. Climbers Wall Fence Although the climbers wall fence looks better during the growing season, even in…

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10 Great Choices for Eco-Friendly Tile

There is so much information regarding green products out there, it could be overwhelming to sort through it all. Since I am obsessed with tile, I thought I would explore some ecofriendly alternatives and discuss my favorites, as well as what I’ve learned. Here are a few things to think about when selecting a more earth-friendly tile: Is the product made with recycled materials and in that case, what’s the percentage?Is the merchandise made with abundant or sustainable materials? Is the company making attempts to minimize waste and reduce energy during manufacturing?Is the company making attempts to utilize green business practices? Today, let us take a look at some beautiful options I found and see what makes them more palatable. Brennan + Company Architects 1. Fireclay Tile, Crush. This colorful handmade tile contains 100% recycled glass and was originally created by Sandhill Industries. Fireclay acquired the company and now makes…

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Layout Dilemma: Planting Around the Pool

Letour design challenge poolside moves — specifically to the landscaping around the pool. Houzz consumer dguill‘s pool place at La Quinta, Calif., is currently dominated by cement, and dguill is seeking to add some new greenery across the perimeter. Click here to answer and discuss your planting ideas. Houzz Design Dilemmas As you can see, there’s limited planting distance, so this will primarily be a container garden. Houzz Design Dilemmas How would you put in more greenery to the pool place from the California desert? Click on this link to share your ideas from the Questions section. Houzz Design Dilemmas Check out Houzz design issues here. See related

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Guest Picks: Summer at the Seaside

I have beautiful childhood memories of summers spent with my family at a little rented cottage by the sea from Nova Scotia. The days were spent investigating the beach at low tide and swimming at the ocean, while evenings were filled with extended family dropping by for good food and homegrown music. With this ideabook I have gathered together objects that remind me of those hot Maritime summers spent on the pebbly beach, cooled by the fresh salty breezes of the sea. — Lori from automatism Etsy Mister Crab Wood Sign by Slippin Southern – $49 Folk art is an ideal way to add color and personality to a cabin, and this playful small wooden crab signal would definitely be an enjoyable addition. The Curiosity Shoppe Whale Pillow – $110 This enchanting whale pillow — hands printed on natural French burlap with artwork by Don Carney — is not only…

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Sacramento AC repair specialists and Cooling System Maintenance Tips

The El Paso AC repair specialists system is very important in enhancing the living experience in your home. It keeps the air and the rooms warm during cold winter months and cools the entire home when the heat is unbearable. Modern HVAC Boston repair specialists systems have significantly evolved over the years. However, even with this superior technology, the system can only deliver results over a long time if it’s properly maintained. Well, the great thing is that El Paso AC repair specialists maintenance is not that hard. The following tips will ensure your home Sacramento AC repair specialists Aurora, CO and cooling system remains in good condition for a long time: Change Filters on a Regular Basis Clogged filters will reduce the efficiency of your HVAC El Paso repair specialists system significantly. This means that the system will need to work longer and harder in order to provide the…