Articles related to "Sustainable Building Materials"

Rock retaining walls look great, add to home equity, and add curb appeal to residential landscaping, but installing one is hard work and may strain the home budget.

Stamped concrete is also known as imprinted and patterned. Used on patios, pool decks, walkways, and even driveways, it's a durable substitute for wood, flagstones, more.

A residential fence can perform many duties: to keep the guard dog from roaming, marking a property line, as part of a residential security system, or for privacy.

Successful home remodeling contractors make money because they pay attention to a set of details; whether a bath remodel, a kitchen makeover, or updating the entire home.

Things are changing in the floor covering industry. Consumers are asking for greener, renewable building materials, avoiding plush nylon carpeting and linoleum tile.

Insulation maintains the home's temperature. It pays for itself in energy conservation and lower utility bills. Use spray insulation for new homes, blown for existing.

Each year, California wildfires destroy homes. When techniques like firebreaks are prohibited by environmentalist activists, fireproof houses are a protective measure.

Sustainable stone flooring prices range from expensive to budget. Durable travertine, a natural sedimentary rock, is between limestone and marble in price and formation.

Vermont has become a mecca for fans of gourmet food. This summer a variety of festivals offer opportunities to sample some of Vermont's finest artisanal foods.

Home flooring is one of the basic residential remodel items to focus on. Choices include terrazzo, ceramic tile, natural stone, laminate, hardwood, carpet, and more.