Building Construction

Studies show that in the US, an average household spends 5-10% of it energy budget on lighting. This shows that there is a potential of saving money by achieving higher efficiency lighting. Here are some useful tips on achieving energy efficient lighting and reducing your next electricity bill.

Light is a very critical part of our world. Without light we would not be able to see anything. Man has created a number of sources for providing artificial light. Learn about the various types of lighting options that you can chose from, their features and applications.

Here are some critical things that you might want to check inside the house before summer sets in.

Here are some checks that you should perform around the house to ensure your safety and comfort in and around your home.

Vapor Barriers are a very critical part of the building envelope. As we cannot see the vapor barrier, it is easy to forget the crucial role it plays in maintaining interior comfort. Read on to discover the properties of vapor barriers, how they help us and their installation details.

To make the year 2002 a safe and comfortable year for you, here are some common problems that most homeownwers encounter during the cold winter months. These problems are indicators of what is wrong and hence provide clues to what needs to be done.

EIFS or Exterior Insulation and Finish Systems are an interesting exterior wall cladding that is used in both residential and commercial applications. Read on to find more about this alternative cladding material.

Vinyl flooring is used extensively as a relatively inexpensive
flooring option. It is no longer the boring, cheap-looking flooring that it used to be years ago. Learn about this very attractive flooring alternative.

The most common stone to be used as a roofing material is slate. Read on to find more about the use of stone for your roof and some interesting options that you can use.

Read on to find out what kind of stones are suitable for your floor -- both inside and outside the house. Get handy tips on installation and maintaining stone floors.