For many homeowners, choosing materials that improve energy efficiency and are eco-friendly is also essential. If you have any of these specifications, it’s worth checking out Aircrete, a lightweight concrete alternative with compression strength.
If you’re planning to settle down in Chicago, Peoria, Champaign, or one of the Illinois’ smaller cities, you may be interested in a modular home. We rounded up a list of the top ten modular builders in the state.
Technology and rising interest in shipping container homes, tiny homes, and other minimalist housing alternatives allow families interested in sustainable lifestyles to move to off-grid living. But what does it really mean to build and live in an off-grid home? Here is all you need to know to decide if an off-grid home is right for you.
If you live in Florida and you’d like to build an ADU on your property, start here to find out what laws you need to be aware of before you build.
For the 20 million Americans who live in mobile homes, energy efficiency is paramount. Efficiency can be just as consistent in a snowstorm or a heatwave if energy management is done right. Here are the best ways to improve mobile home energy efficiency.
Converting your garage is a pretty straightforward way to add an ADU to your property. Here are the essential steps you need to take for a successful project.
We’ve dug deep to find Colorado’s best modular homes builders. From luxury mountain escapes to recycled shipping containers, there’s something for everyone
If you’re a DIY-er and you’d like to add an ADU to your property, an ADU kit might be the perfect solution. Here are 21 companies we found that make ADU kits.
If you want to build an ADU but aren’t sure whether it’s legal in your location, here are the steps you need to take to find the relevant laws and ordinances.
Typically, homeowners have heard of air duct cleaning, but most don’t know what it’s all about or whether they need it. If you are in the same situation, this guide will talk about all you need to know.
For homeowners looking to reduce the cooling costs of their home, make it more eco-friendly, or simply just have it take on a more natural aesthetic, a cool roof may…
Most people don’t know what a blower door test is, but it’s become the go-to tool for solving home air leaks and improving energy efficiency. The money spent on a blower door test could pay off fairly quickly, saving you on residual heating costs.
