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To purchase a pickup truck or not?
Posted on December 1, 2009 | No CommentsSince I’ve been writing about efficient alternative vehicles and recently with coverage of the November SEMA 2009 show, it’s probably... -
The foundation of a good marriage—big power tools
Posted on September 9, 2009 | No CommentsNow that my husband Bob and I have built two small sheds and a 110 sq. ft cabin, it was time to take on the Big House. A term generally reserved for a jailhouse, the locked in feeling to this project both financially and physically has us doing two to five with some time off for good behavior. -
Providing Performance Checkups to the Nation’s Homes
Posted on August 17, 2009 | 1 CommentA home performance contractor is the GP for your home. “Home Performance” is the term used to describe how well a house functions in terms of thermal comfort, indoor air quality, energy efficiency, and durability. Because all of these elements interact, the science-based, whole-house approach taken by home performance contractors is the best way to solve problems with a house. -
The Green Green Owner/Builder: The sustainable marriage test.
Posted on April 18, 2009 | No CommentsWhen the road to building a “green” house is paved with a little mud. by Jen Pennington The sustainable marriage...