According to the United States Department of Energy, heating and cooling costs often amount to about a third of a home’s total energy consumption. That means they are usually the single largest source of energy consumption in a household, and it makes them an ideal target for strategies that save money by streamlining energy consumption….
Do you want the benefits of window film but worry your windows will look dark? Window film has come a long way. Today’s clear films are nearly undetectable and will not obscure your view. Window film blocks glare, UV rays and solar heat while allowing in natural light….
The best laid renovation plans can spiral out of control when unforeseen expenses crop up. Some experts advise allowing a pad of about 20 percent to cover budget overruns. Others recommend setting priorities, spending more on must-have items and saving on less permanent features. Whether you’re a homeowner or an architect, it’s important to think…
There are quite a few misconceptions about window tinting floating around out there–and a major one is that for a window treatment to be effective, it must be dark and cast a gloom over an otherwise sunny room. Luckily, however, there are a number of completely natural-looking, totally clear window tints–and some of the finest…
Chances are that if you think your hotel may need some work, it almost definitely needs some work—after all, as a hotelier, you very likely aim to keep up with modern trends and guest preferences in order to stay current and competitive. More specifically, it is a savvy move to “green retrofit” your hotel (i.e.,…
We may not see the most extreme temperatures here in Portland, Oregon but that doesn’t mean it doesn’t get HOT when summer rolls in. Many home and business owners are forced to make the difficult decision between the comfort of air conditioning and its high cost, or fanning the sweat off of their foreheads with…
