I was recently asked if it has to be more expensive to build a green home. My answer is a clear and resounding nope. Even in Northern Virginia, if you follow my simple guidelines, you can still build a sustainable home on a budget. Does it have to … [Read more...] about Does Building Green Have to be More Expensive?
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Meet the Home Energy Audit Winner!
I sure had a full morning with Chris Conway of Conway Construction and Blaine McLaughlin, the Winner of the DIYer Dream Giveaway - meeting a new friend and discovering that his home is more energy efficient than he thought! When Blaine and his family … [Read more...] about Meet the Home Energy Audit Winner!
Something Old Can be Something New Again
Re-purposing something you have had for a while can bring you joy and a long lasting product that you thought you were done with. The very first set of furniture that my dad's parents ever bought were these boxy, down filled armchairs that have a … [Read more...] about Something Old Can be Something New Again
How To Create Your Rental Resume
Here are the simple, straightforward facts about what you need to do to prepare yourself to get a rental in Northern Virginia. So you've decided you're going to rent for a while before your purchase your place in Northern Virginia. Good idea. Get to … [Read more...] about How To Create Your Rental Resume
Top 10 Ways to Play it Safe When Selling Your Home in NoVa
It's better to be safe than sorry as the old adage goes... The same thing goes for real estate sales: when you're listing your home take real world precautions like those that Lew Sichelman listed in his April 24th, 2011 posting in the LA Times. Lew … [Read more...] about Top 10 Ways to Play it Safe When Selling Your Home in NoVa
