During the pandemic, the boom in the real estate market allowed many Americans to own a home of their own. This positive development in the real estate market resulted in the highest number of existing-home sales in more than a decade. For eco-conscious buyers, they have to work on enhancing their homes to make them sustainable.
We’ve seen the trend for bigger houses over the past years, but right now, the attention of homeowners shifted to smaller living spaces. In fact, many individuals and families are now deciding to build and live in houses less than 500 square feet of space. This trend is more popularly known as the tiny house
To care for our environment and strive for sustainability in everything we do is a responsibility everyone equally shares. We are all indebted to the environment that has provided us the means to achieve so much in this world, and it’s only right that we do our best to give back and ensure it remains
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, it’s no surprise that home improvement has become a priority to many homeowners. Many Americans continue to work and learn from home, making it important to have the necessary space to make these activities easier. Homeowners are also becoming more environmentally conscious, with eco-friendly construction and home improvement on the
The future is looking green sooner than most climate warriors anticipated. If there’s anything positive the pandemic achieved, it’s bringing awareness to more people about how the environment is intrinsically tied to the core of human existence. The only way for society to move forward from the pandemic with minimal risks on the horizon is
Your dream home should be more than just a place to live in. It should be a legacy to the future. As part of that goal, you should integrate as many green building practices into its making as possible. Besides helping preserve the environment, many of these earth-friendly techniques have additional benefits. Here is a
Whenever we see photos of log cabins overlooking a lake or a river, we feel a certain calmness within us. It’s almost like seeing that photo reminds us of how beautiful life and the world can be. That’s why many of us will want to have a log cabin of our own. Whether it’s for
Most of the wood you see isn’t made of real wood — they’re made of plywood. In Australia, plywood is often the first choice in construction and carpentry — and for very solid reasons. Strong and Durable Plywood is strong and durable. In many cases, it can be stronger than actual wood. Natural wood has
If you want to renovate your home, always choose to remodel than to build it from scratch. Many homeowners think that merely demolishing an old house and constructing a new one is the safest and most cost-effective way of rebuilding a home. But what it does is hurt the environment and continue to deplete the
Wooden ladder shelves are a great way to add a rustic vibe to your home, and while you could go out and buy one, starting a DIY ladder shelf project is much more fun! I went through a few blueprints online to familiarize myself with how exactly I was going to build it, so what