Rivon Home

Three foggy panes. That is the number that finally pushed my neighbor Dana into a decision she had been dodging for two winters. She had

I watched a neighbor spend three winters knocking snow off his shingles with a plastic roof rake. By the fourth winter, he had a standing

Plan on spending about 10 to 15 percent more than a comparable conventional custom home with similar finishes. That is the range Hamill Creek Timber

Homeowners shopping for cooling usually start with a brand name and a price. The more useful first question is which type of system fits the

The first wave ran on attachments and seats, and it worked because the barrier was willingness, not money. A non-electric attachment costs little and answers

Plenty of bathrooms have no heat source at all. Older houses, converted garages, basement additions, and guest baths at the end of a duct run

Curtains do a lot more than frame a window. They control daylight, provide privacy, soften interiors and often become one of the largest fabric elements

A room can have beautiful furniture and still feel unfinished. Often, the missing pieces are the surfaces surrounding it—the walls and windows. Wallpaper can completely

While flawlessly uniform surfaces deliver an undeniable polish, they are rarely the most memorable foundation for a well-resolved interior. True character often emerges from the

A home can look beautifully finished and still feel slightly cold or unfinished underfoot. Flooring plays a bigger role in that feeling than many homeowners