Smart and Efficient Homes

7+ hour, 37+ min ago   (976+ words) One homeowner shared their excitement after about a month of work culminated in a finished project when insulation day arrived. Preparation for the install included teardown, cleanup, electrical tasks, and sealing leaks. Posting in a cheerful mood, they said an…...

6+ hour, 22+ min ago   (1557+ words) These conveniences rarely get the same attention as countertops or cabinets during the design process, yet they can make a tremendous difference in how a home functions over the years. Thoughtful electrical planning helps a custom home feel comfortable, organized,…...

1+ day, 55+ min ago   (265+ words) Are you building a deck on your Penticton property? Putting in a new window? Or perhaps you want to install solar panels? Put down that hammer – you may need the proper building permits. You’ll need a building permit when adding…...

1+ day, 5+ hour ago   (919+ words) When an aging water heater finally gives out, many homeowners look for newer options that use less electricity and can trim monthly utility bills. That is what makes one Australian homeowner's experience so unusual: Their Rheem tank, installed in 1976, reached…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (301+ words) I would like to get replacement roller window shades, but use the existing hardware and just plop the new shades in. It has proved impossible thus far to determine what to order.A very elderly relative has 2 almost 50 year roller…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (471+ words) When you need to run irrigation or cable through a property, digging a narrow trench can quickly turn into a bigger job than expected. The Arbortech 200X Trench Blade gives Allsaw users a more specialized way to tackle that work. We’re…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago   (290+ words) LEWISVILLE, TX - October 09, 2026 - PRESSADVANTAGE - Lone Wolf Exteriors, a locally owned exterior renovation company based in the Dallas-Fort Worth region, has launched a no-money-down financing program carrying a zero-percent rate for homeowners pursuing exterior upgrades across Texas. The program is intended…...

2+ day, 5+ hour ago   (1600+ words) These small projects can protect your home from the elements and might lower your home insurance premium. Each year, about one in 35 insured homes experiences a property damage claim related to wind or hail, and one in 60 insured homes files…...

2+ day, 2+ hour ago   (44+ words) Wastewater Digest Introducing the next generation Sanitaire® Turbo Blower, featuring a unique combination of airfoil bearing technology and magnetic bearing support. Designed for wastewater treatment processes with frequent start-stop cycles, it is a smarter approach for reliable, efficient aeration....

2+ day, 6+ hour ago   (308+ words) 3 Old Tomahawk St. Yorktown Heights, N.Y. 10598 For many homeowners, fall is the ideal time to tackle those long-delayed home projects and prepare for colder weather. What is one of the best ways to both beautify and weatherproof your home? “Windows and…...