With plenty of time left to take advantage of the energy star tax credit, many consumers are looking for improvements they can make to their home that qualify as well as provide a good return on their investment. High efficiency windows are one product that comes to mind pretty readily.

Many consumers are interested in “greening” their new custom kitchen or kitchen redesign project. A good first step is always choosing a green builder in Maine, but you also need to know what materials are on the market. If you think “going green” in the kitchen begins and ends with

If you’re serious about building a custom home in Maine, most likely you’ve already done a lot of research. You probably have a custom homebuilder in Maine, have narrowed down your home plan design and have a short list of vacant lots that meet your needs. But before you purchase

April 15th is tax day – are you sure that your tax professional and you got all your deductions, including the federal energy tax credit? If you’re not sure, it is certainly worth looking into because you can receive some of the cost of certain home improvements as a tax

April 22, 2010 marks the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. And while the green movement has gained momentum and is growing by leaps and bounds, we can all do more to be a little bit greener. So in honor of Earth day, here are some green living tips and green

While homes with garages are more common in New England than in any other part of the country, there are many homes (particularly older homes) that do not have them. Many of these homeowners wonder if its worth considering a garage addition and if the convenience and value added are

One of the most important rooms in any home, and the one you likely spend the most time in, is the kitchen. Yet when many homeowners and homebuyers are designing or remodeling their kitchens, they don’t spend the necessary amount of time planning a functional kitchen concept. Since building a

Many homeowners that are unable to sell their existing home (or don’t want to) in the current housing market are considering remodeling their Maine homes. Homeowners should find a contractor in Maine to advise them about their home improvement options. Most importantly, a Maine contractor should be able to tell

In the current economic climate, as the rate of foreclosures reaches new highs, it appears that there are many existing homes to be had at rock-bottom prices. But buyer beware – you generally still get what you pay for. Here’s why it may still make more sense to build a

While we’ve been enjoying some unseasonably warm weather over the past few days, as New Englanders we know that the weather is bound to change any minute – for the colder. Here are a few tips to help make sure your home is ready for the winter even if you