Skylights shades come in two types: exterior and interior. As an example of the former, “HeatBlocker Shades,” made of durable fabric with a perimeter elastic band, are applied li… Read More

Every year Remodeling Magazine surveys hundreds of contractors, realtors, and appraisers from major cities across the country, compiling data to determine the cost of various types of remode… Read More

Did you ever wonder about the environmental impact from the process of manufacturing the varnish used to refinish your front door? Or whether the fumes from your new carpeting are polluting… Read More

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Ac t of 2009 ( i.e., the “Stimulus Bill” ) enables homeowners to apply 30% of the material cost of qualifying projects… Read More

In September the Home & Design Idea Center will open to the public. Located in Scottsdale at 19120 North Pima Rd. (just north of the 101), the facility will house the finest an… Read More

Most skylight windows built today are “eco friendly” by virtue of the fact that they are more energy-efficient than those available even as recently as five years ago. By keepin… Read More

On July 1, a new ambassador for Valley recycling was introduced by the City of Tempe. “ERIC” (Educa-tional Recycling Information Center) is a 38 foot gooseneck trailer that… Read More

Resist the urge to live in a refrigerator. 78 degrees is plenty cool in the house. Turn down the AC and get a programmable thermostat so you’re only cooling the house when you reall… Read More

First the bad news. Now that real estate values have declined, Americans are less inclined to invest in their homes as a wealth-building strategy. Moreover, lower prices mean less equ… Read More

The solar battery Lightblock shade can convert day into night at the touch of a button, which makes it perfect for rooms that require total room darkening on occasion such as bedrooms or TV/… Read More