Have you ever priced solar power equipment for home use? I have and let me tell you, it is expensive. Solar power can cost $50,000 or more for the average home. However, many consumers are beginning to learn they can approach this as a DIY project and get solar power for a fraction of what [...]
Hi, I have a home in Arizona in an area that is still developing as far as streets, shopping, etc. I need to move and I have someone who wants to rent my house for 2 years. Should I rent (after background checks, etc.)? I will have negative rental income. Or should I try to [...]
I bought a red ‘Texas Star’ hibiscus, in March, in a 6-inch pot; it was 2 feet tall. I repotted it to a 12-inch clay pot and put it under a deck roof near the edge, where it gets a bit of morning sun and filtered light the rest of the day. It’s 95 degrees [...]
As a fellow Canadian Home Builder Association (CHBA) member, we would like to share what a valuable resource your local CHBA can be. Whether you are looking for a building professional or information about the building industry, your local CHBA is a great place to start. As a home design company, we are often asked [...]
I am a homeowner and would like to improve my carpentry/construction skills. I am a teacher and have the summers off, which I would like to spend improving my house. This isnt just to save money; I really want to learn how to do it. I once converted a garage into a sculpture studio, so [...]