Hygge and Wabi-Sabi…

Hygge and Wabi-Sabi…

No, it’s not a poem from Alice in Wonderland… An article from Mother Nature Network brought the concepts of hygge and wabi-sabi to mind as useful elements for a homeowner to put together. They may help decision making during the planning stages of custom...
Masonry Heating–Not Just a Fireplace

Masonry Heating–Not Just a Fireplace

Masonry heating is an ancient technology that is still in use today. A masonry heater is a beautiful architectural feature that uses a quick burning fire to heat up the thermal material of a chimney to radiate heat throughout the house. The radiant heat may last 18 to...
Efficient Pellet Heating

Efficient Pellet Heating

Traditional pellet stoves can look like a charming Franklin stove, but rather than burning wood they burn compact pellets. Pellet fuel can be made of wood chips, nutshells or corn kernels, offering a sustainable heat source. According to the EPA these pellets are the...
Dreamy Basement Renovation Ideas

Dreamy Basement Renovation Ideas

An unfinished basement means an uncharted world of possibility. In particular, it is possible to take advantage of things that might make the below level space unappealing at first thought, and turn that into the best part of your home. The word den truly evokes a...
Green Controversy Wood Stoves

Green Controversy Wood Stoves

If a wood stove burns dirtier than gas or oil, can it be a green source of heat? It is true that wood burning stoves produce more fine particle emissions than gas or oil, but depending on your circumstances, they can be a green option. They are not suitable for urban...