As the primary maintenance guy for my home, I like under counter mounted sinks, because of the ease of clean-up. The raised lip of self rimming sinks is a constant challenge to clean up. No more, just sweep the water and /or crumbs directly into the bowl. Presto-no hassle! As I work on the plans…
As I plan my new home, all the possibilities and options available for creating a net-zero energy home race through my mind. These thoughts have been with me since the very beginning of this, when the cottage in the woods was just a nebulous concept decades ago. With all the changes in modern home building…
Home construction techniques are one of the most challenging issues, be it for the home owner designing his first home with a professional, or a custom home builder building his 120th home. So many aspects are evolving in the interrelated approaches, that must work in a coordinated fashion, not independently. It would seem problems present themselves when these independent approaches interfere…
Net Zero Energy Consumption means that over the occupancy of the home, there is no loss of energy over the year. The home collects energy from the sun and is so well constructed that it loses a very small amount through the walls, windows floors or ceilings. It is in the neophyte developmental stage in this…
A large expandable electrical main panel is an absolute requirement in modern home. One thing we’ve witnessed over the years in the custom home building industry, is the ever expanding usage of electric power. Get the reserve built in now; a change out of service panels is a huge expense later. Today’s modern custom home…
New Cottage In The Woods 