What Does a Residential Architect Do?
If you are planning on adding to your existing structure or completing new construction, you will likely need the expertise of a residential architect. You might also be unfamiliar with residential and commercial architecture differences and interested in becoming an architect. This article discusses the duties and requirements for becoming a residential architect. There are […]
Don’t Wait to Get Wet Before Fixing a Leaky Roof
Many of us take the roof over our heads for granted. As long as we are warm and dry, we figure all must be well.However this isn’t always the case. One problem that often gets overlooked for too long is a leaky roof. By the time you feel something wet drip on you, there may […]
NYC Local Law 97 – Carbon Emissions Bill
To reduce carbon emissions from buildings, the City of New York enacted Local Law 97 (LL97) in 2019 as a part of the Climate Mobilization Act. This leading-edge law places carbon caps on most buildings larger than 25,000 square feet—roughly 50,000 residential and commercial properties across NYC. These caps start in 2024 and will become […]
Short- and Long-Term Effects of Water Damage
Water damage may be quite costly. A natural calamity, a burst pipe, a sewer backlog, or a faulty pipeline can all cause water damage. They are a constant threat to the land as well as the people. Water is dirty and may cause several illnesses if waste is not disposed correctly. According to FEMA, water […]
Vertical Blinds As An Environmental Solution In Apartments
Vertical Blinds increase the privacy for the home and also provide a lot of privacy when it is installed on the window for the home. Vertical Blinds are stronger as compared to the other brands that are available in the market and the worst part is that they blend in very well with the background […]
Ways to get rid of clutter in your house
Richard Blumenthal, an American lawyer and politician, once strongly asserted that “this junkyard is an environmental nightmare, strewn with tree stumps, old tires, derelict vehicles, scrap metal and other waste. This owner may be failing to properly dispose of vehicle fluids and other contaminating chemical- laden thrash, possibly imperiling groundwater and wells. He is junking […]
How Do You Take Care of Outdoor Awnings?
There are a plethora of different awnings you can choose from if you want to invest in a simple yet elegant way of shielding you from the sun or the rain. They can protect you from practically any weather conditions – that’s how advanced awnings you put outdoors have become. They are extremely easy to […]