Ask Our Experts: What is a Whole-House Fan?
May 18, 2015Question for Our Experts: What is a whole-house fan? Our Experts’ Answer: The Short Answer A whole-house fan is a large fan installed in your attic or otherwise above the…
Read more »Interior Design Q&A: Choosing the Right Color for Granite Countertops
May 17, 2015Q. We are considering putting granite counter tops in our kitchen. The cabinets are a golden oak and the floor is a cream color ceramic tile with light blue and…
Read more »Ask Our Experts: Central Air vs. Window Air Conditioning Units
May 13, 2015Question for Our Experts: Is central air really better than window units? Our Experts’ Answer: The Short Answer Generally, yes – central air conditioning systems are better (mechanically, functionally, and…
Read more »Interior Design Q&A: Matching Cabinets with Dark Appliances
May 6, 2015Q. I am desperately trying to decide what color cabinets to put in our “to be built” home. We have black appliances? I like the dark wood and my husband…
Read more »Quick Q&A: What is Historic Preservation?
April 30, 2015Quick Q: What is “historic preservation,” especially in the context of the construction industry? Quick A: Simply, historic preservation is the initiative of preserving and protecting buildings and landscapes of…
Read more »Quick Q&A: What are Low-E Windows?
April 20, 2015Quick Q: What are Low-E windows, and are they right for me? Quick A: Low-E windows are double paned windows that have a special material applied to the glass during…
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