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Spring Forward this Weekend!

It’s that time of the year again when we switch to daylight savings time. The sun will begin to rise earlier and set later with our days getting longer and longer. Hopefully, our longer days will be full of sunshine and not rain, but you never can tell. To stay current on the time change, [...]

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Get $50 For Referring a Friend to Construction Resources

After your home renovation is complete, isn’t it time to start entertaining in order to show off the upgrades and additions? There is no doubt your friends and family are curious as to what the finished project looks like, and you, more than likely, are eager to give tours. When they tell you that they [...]

Recycle Old Paint Cans This Weekend

Home Depot is offering customers the ability to recycle paint this weekend (Feb. 20 & 21, 2010) for free.  Just visit any of the participating stores and bring up to 20 cans of paint.  They will accept up to five gallon containers of paint for recycling including latex paint and primers, decorative and architectural coatings, [...]

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Is the Appraisal Process Hurting the Green Building Industry?

Appraisal values may be what is limiting the number of green homes being built, according to the National Home Builders Association. While we know the value that comes with energy-efficiency, lenders and appraisers are not fully recognizing the value of green innovation.
However, don’t let that deter you from building green or remodeling with eco-friendly products. Eventually [...]

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Green Products from the 2010 International Builders Show

There were many exceptional green products and innovations on display this year at the International Builders Show in Las Vegas. Being the largest trade show for the industry, IBS attracted approximately 55,000 people from all over the nation all with the same goal in mind – stay ahead of the competition by learning the latest [...]