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What is ICF? What are the Advantages and Disadvantages, and Why Would You Choose It?

January 28, 2022 11:27 am Published by Comments Off on What is ICF? What are the Advantages and Disadvantages, and Why Would You Choose It?

 What is ICF…And Why Would You Choose It? Find out what ICF is, the benefits and disadvantages of use, its history, and more.   What Is ICF and How Does it Work? ICF is an acronym for “Insulated Concrete Forms”. The forms are hollow foam blocks that look like toy building blocks. The foam provides... Read More

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All Quartz Is Not Equal

January 20, 2022 11:21 am Published by Comments Off on All Quartz Is Not Equal

Even if the budget is tight, this is not the place to economize. Here’s why. If asked to describe your relationship with your home’s products, only a few would warrant the term “intimate.” One of the few is your kitchen counter. You gaze at it and rub it daily. You trust it not to contaminate... Read More

The Best House You Can Build – Going Beyond the Codes

December 23, 2021 2:52 pm Published by Comments Off on The Best House You Can Build – Going Beyond the Codes

There are codes and there are standards. A great home requires both. There was a TV commercial for kosher hot dogs that first aired in the 1970s. With a surprised and disappointed Uncle Sam as background, the narrator described how government authorities allowed the company to use ingredients like artificial colorings and non-meat fillers. The... Read More

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A Home for All Ages–Just Good Design

November 17, 2021 10:02 am Published by Comments Off on A Home for All Ages–Just Good Design

An accessible home should feel great to everyone. And when the time comes to sell, the home will have an edge in the market. Here are some features to think about when planning your new home at any age.... Read more