Cost To Build A Tiny Cabin – First, let’s define what we mean by “tiny house in the backyard” because we’re not talking about “tiny houses on wheels” with no plans for last night’s dinner. A backyard tiny house is a residential building code-compliant structure often called an accessory dwelling unit (ADU), granny flat, backyard cottage, micro-home, or… Read More »
Tiny Home Kits For Sale Near Me – One of the questions I get asked the most is where can someone looking to start their own short term rental buy a tiny house or tiny house plan. Many times people respond to my videos and ask how much it costs to build a house or where they can… Read More »
Very Narrow Living Room Ideas – I’m back with another DIY collection, Save Our Space. My plan for this series is to step into the reader’s shoes and (virtually) offer design tips and tricks on how to improve it. I have to say that 90% of the submissions I receive from readers are related to living room layouts.… Read More »
Solar Systems For Residential Homes – Wondering how residential solar works in New York? Building a residential solar system in NYC is surprisingly easy; It consists of several large parts located on the roof and the floor. Brooklyn SolarWorks’ experienced installation team can complete a typical project in one day with minimal disruption to your home and schedule.… Read More »
How To Build A Raised Garden Bed With Composite Decking – Note from Kirsten: Today’s post is brought to you by Ken Charm. Ken works at the sales counter at our Everett location and recently partnered with Dawn through the Northern Flower and Garden Festival. Ken studied environmental science at Western Washington University and worked as an environmental… Read More »
Is He The Right One Quiz – It’s the age-old question: Is he the one for me? Maybe you’re not sure if you really like it. Maybe you are not sure if he really likes you. Maybe you’re “just asking for a friend.” (yes of course!) Whatever the case, it’s safe to say that your concern right now… Read More »
Solar Panels For 12v Systems – When you think of solar panels, many people imagine a standard 12 volt solar panel mounted on a roof. And it’s easy to see why. 12 volt solar panels are versatile, safe and powerful enough for many home and mobile applications. Because solar panels are such an important component of every installation,… Read More »
How To Update Old Kitchen Cabinets – Want to give your outdated or factory-quality cabinets a designer look without the hefty price tag? Before you spend a fortune removing and replacing them, try some of these tricks for a personalized, upscale look on a DIY budget. You can tackle most of these yourself in a long weekend! We… Read More »
Easy Ways To Increase Home Value – Written by David McMillin Troy Segal Troy Segal Senior Editor Home Loan Tape Specialization • Home Ownership/Home Improvement • 30 Years Experience Home Buying Calendar Troy Segal is Senior Editor. Edits stories on mortgages and home equity, along with the finer points of home ownership and maintenance. Read more Troy Segal… Read More »
How To Build A Simple Log Cabin – Ever since I can remember, I’ve always wanted a log cabin in the woods. I believe that there is something unique about the simple forms, elements that require the spirit of all America. It remembers our pioneer ancestors and calls us to the land, to a simpler life, and to… Read More »