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Monthly Archives: August 2012
Storm damage? Let us help!
We’re right in the middle of hurricane season and quickly approaching the winter whether we like it or not. A positive we can focus on is a break from the heat but along with this comes dangerous weather that can … Continue reading
Give your house a face-lift with a front porch renovation!
It’s not necessary to put hundreds of thousands of dollars into your house to improve its curb appeal. A fresh “face-lift” to your home can be done with simply updating the front porch! Check out some of these inspiring renovations … Continue reading
Picture of the Day: Master Suite Addition
Today’s picture is about the house of a family located in Smyrna, GA. (Click here to see the full description of the project.) This family loved their house, but needed just a little more space. We added a master suite … Continue reading
Victorian Major Renovation (Video)
Check out the video on the Victorian Major Renovation project completed by Heirloom Design Build!. To see the full description of the project please click here. Project Features 1) The existing home had absolutely no insulation. To save energy costs … Continue reading
Beautiful Home Additions
(articles and photos courtesy of: Better Homes and Gardens) Here is an article and some photos featuring beautiful home additions, with design and DIY tips. 1. Colorful Family Room A two-story addition brings enlarged family spaces, a new master suite, and … Continue reading
Build An Energy Efficient Home: Insulation, Glazing, Draught-Proof and Thermal Mass
(video, photos and texts courtesy of Trade Secret) When there is a difference between the indoor and outdoor temperature, it creates a heat flow. The greater the temperature the greater the heat flow. In winter heat will be lost from … Continue reading
Glazing, Shading, Building Orientation Keep Summers Cool and Winters Warm
This brilliant video (please refresh the page if you can’t watch the video) by Trade Secrets gives you in-depth knowledge of how shading, glazing and sunlight work together to make your house cool in the summer and warm in the … Continue reading