I live in Denver, where water conservation issues tend to hit us harder than wetter parts of the country.  Over the past five years, we have seen xeriscaped yards becoming much more popular.
Xeriscaping is when a yard is landscaped so that it doesn’t need to be watered.  Often this means the entire yard is covered [...]

Brooklyn real estate is becoming trendier with each passing month.  As the island of Manhattan continues to fill up and become increasingly expensive (a year ago a one-bedroom apartment in Chelsea was listed for about five million dollars), many New Yorkers are looking toward Brooklyn.  Much of the borough is already being described as “the [...]

It took a while, but I finally finished it. I made what may be the most structurally secure building in the greater Los Angeles area. I stayed away from many of the weaker building parts like wood, and instead used concrete to create the entire building.
Why?
 
Because Los Angeles has ruined 3 of my houses already [...]

Having a home mortgage is a big commitment. Most loans last for 30 years or longer, depending on the type of loan you receive. With the housing market in a slump at the moment and the fluctuating economy, buying a home may not seem like an option for some people.  However, there are services available [...]