All Entries in the "Interior Products" Category
Designer Concrete In Your Home
Fu-Tung Cheng is one the most sought after concrete designers on the planet. From countertop to fireplaces to water features and more, Cheng has made us all warm up to this once cold and passionless material. If you want to experience the design of Cheng in your home you can now search for local contractors [...]
Decorative Locksets and Bath Accessories from Better Home Products
I now have products available from Better Home Products. Better Home Products was founded in 1994 to focus on supplying a competitive brand of decorative and functional hardware products to the residential and multifamily new-construction industry. The product focus is in three primary categories: Locksets, Bathroom Accessories and Misc. Door and Closet Hardware items. Most [...]
AttiCat Blown-In Insulation System
Adding insulation to your attic is a blast with the AttiCat® Insulation Blowing Machine! It conditions the AttiCat® Expanding Blown-In PINK Fiberglas™ Insulation by breaking it up and fluffing it, adding millions of the tiny air pockets that give the material its insulating power. The insulation is conditioned further throughout the length of the hose, [...]
Michigan Energy Code 101
This week I received several calls about how to complete the Michigan energy code worksheets. The passage of the revised energy code here is Michigan has many individuals gun-shy about filling out the worksheet. Don’t be afraid! It’s really quite simple and within about an hour you could be an expert. What are the new [...]
Pebble tiles can transform any space
StrataStones pebble tiles are uniquely hand-crafted with natural pebble and flat stones from the beautiful island of Bali in Indonesia. Each pebble tile includes approximately sixty hand picked stones bonded to a sturdy mesh backing. Because we use real natural stones, each pebble tile weighs between 4 and 5 pounds. Every mosaic pebble tile fits [...]
Do Granite Countertops Emit Radon?
I often hear homeowners talk about the possibility of granite tops giving off radon. Here is a great article from This Old House to answer this question.
Insulated Panel Home in Grand Haven, Michigan
Just an update from a previous post this fall. This home sets up on a sand dune and is going to be a real showpiece. For more information visit JPD Construction’s website.
Paper countertop for your kitchen
All Paper Recycling, Inc. is presently producing shetkaSTONE sheets from which furniture, architechtural moldings, doors, desktop items and shipping and crating pallets have been fabricated. The flexibility of their process allows them to create molds for various products including; award plaques, pencil holders, trays, coasters, etc. They are primarily producing these products upon special request. [...]
What Causes Roof Ice Dams?
The picture above says it best. it’s that time of year again where i drive around and see ice hanging off of our local homes. This problem is not just an older home problem, I also see it on some newer homes because they were built without an energy heel. The causes of ice dams [...]
Sips vs Stick construction-insulation value
When you compare Sips (structural insulated panels) to Stick (frame) construction there are a lot of areas to take in consideration: Cost of a completed wall, speed of installation, insulation value and energy savings along with strength of the wall system. In the two diagrams below you can see that both walls have an [...]
New Michigan Energy Code
The new code that just went into effect after many years of litigation is really over due. Yes the times are bad and none of us need another cost added to our dream home but part of the issues we are having today is that some people get into their homes and then they can [...]
How to insulate an older home
I was speaking with a customer the other day about how difficult it can be to insulate an old house. He had went to the local home center and purchased the blown in cellulose insulation. Since he was replacing his siding he removed the top trim boards and began to try and shoot the product [...]
New Michigan energy code
Back in 2003 the Michigan State energy code was taken to court because of the high standards that it mandated. Many felt that the big change in the code would make housing prices go up to much and prevent new home sales. What a difference 5 years makes, the new code went into effect October [...]
Napoleon Direct Vent Fireplace
The Napoleon gas fireplace can be installed anywhere in your home. Want a fireplace near your bath, a reading chair or three season porch. Check out the Napolean website to learn more.
Schlage Link – The lock that works from your computer
Image that you are at work and waiting for your children to call when they get home from school. With Schlage Link you will know whenever someone enters your home. Schlage LiNK allows you to remotely monitor your doors and grant entry to your home. From any computer or cell phone with an internet connection, [...]
Chalkboard Interior Door by Masonite
Whether you keep track of your grocery list or let the kids show their creativity, this door from Masonite is a cool new product. It’s available in the Crown Series MDF Panel and the Wood Panel Series.
Oak Wine Barrel Flooring
If your looking for a wood flooring with some unique features, then you might consider floor boards made from reclaimed wine barrels. Check out Apex Wine Cellars to find out more.
Rustic knotty pine interior doors
I really like the look of the Stallion Santa Rosa interior door. These doors are a good price point and are available in an arch or square top. Contact me to order this product.
