Creating a Healthy, Happy Home Environment (Part 4)

By info@|2011-09-26T15:38:26-07:00September 26th, 2011|CTA Consultation|

No one likes pests in their home, and rightly so. Our homes, after all, are our sanctuaries. But it’s important to be aware that the sprays we buy to kill fleas, ants, flies, and other insect pests, can also be potentially harmful to us. But, careful use of these products can rid your home of annoying pests without side effects to your family’s health.Volatile Organic Compounds found in household products can also be harmful if inhaled in high doses. By doing a little research before replacing carpet or repainting, you and your contractor can select products with low VOC levels.

Creating a Happy, Healthy Home Environment (Part3)

By info@|2011-09-23T15:37:55-07:00September 23rd, 2011|CTA Consultation|

Carbon Monoxide is a colorless, odorless gas produced when fuels, such as gas, oil, kerosene, wood, and charcoal, are burned. Carbon Monoxide is also extremely toxic in high doses. Radon is another harmful gas that originates from the breakdown of uranium. This gas seeps into soil, rock, and water sources and can enter your home through cracks and openings in your foundation. Find out what you can do to prevent hazardous exposure to both these gases for a healthy home.

Creating a Healthy, Happy Home Environment (Part 2)

By info@|2011-09-22T15:39:38-07:00September 22nd, 2011|CTA Consultation|

Remodeled home in Bryan / College Station, by Stearns Design Build RISK 2: LEAD CONTAMINATION In yesteryears, lead was used within many paint products. If your home was built before 1978 it most likely contains lead paint—but don’t fret! There are some simple things you and your contractor can do to prevent harmful

Creating a Healthy, Happy Home Environment (Part1)

By info@|2011-09-21T13:38:34-07:00September 21st, 2011|CTA Consultation|

Since many of us are inside for the majority of the day, it’s important to be aware of pollutants from household items. After identifying sources of pollutants, you can eliminate or reduce their presence to improve the air quality of your home. This is a reason that you and your contractor should be in the know about the types of materials and emissions in products such as carpet or paint whenever you have changes made to your home.

Your Roof Will Be Better If It’s Green!
Your Roof Will Be Better If It’s Green!

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Your Roof Will Be Better If It’s Green!

By info@|2011-09-13T16:17:20-07:00September 13th, 2011|CTA Consultation|

A whole new meaning to green building! Picture from Emory Knoll Farms Cities can

Rethinking Wall Systems

By info@|2025-05-22T08:37:42-07:00August 25th, 2011|CTA Consultation|

One of the most important elements in Building Science as it relates to energy conservation is the building envelope. This roughly means the floor, walls and ceiling. The envelope is the interface between conditioned and non-conditioned space. Read more about the innovation we are working on.

Fellow Green Builder
Fellow Green Builder

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Fellow Green Builder

By info@|2011-05-26T00:00:22-07:00May 26th, 2011|Community, CTA Consultation|

I had the pleasure of speaking with Paul Spadone today. Paul has a green building company very much Like Stearns Design Build but the poor guy is stuck in southern California. He recently completed an award winning LEED Project.

Hot Weather Air Conditioning Efficiency

By info@|2011-05-11T14:56:36-07:00May 11th, 2011|CTA Consultation|

Our temperatures have already been in the upper 90's in the Brazos Valley. Make sure that your AC is running well. We recommend these three steps:1. Change your air filters every month. 2. Have your AC equipment checked and serviced in the spring. 3. Check your ducts for leaks. This is a huge source of energy loss in most homes. Unfortunately this is not part of most new home inspections.

And, of course, if you are building a custom home or remodeling an existing home, there is a great deal that you can do to insure efficiency.

Spring Repairs

By info@|2011-04-25T18:16:55-07:00April 25th, 2011|CTA Consultation|

The best investment in the value of your home is repairs. Repairs includes things like painting, replacing rotten wood and fixing broken hardware. Spring is the best time to do these repairs. So here is a nudge encouraging you to get those "honey-dos" done. And, of course, we are available to help. We do honey dos.

Lighting

By info@|2011-04-15T13:40:39-07:00April 15th, 2011|CTA Consultation|

Did you know that If every American household replaced just one light with an ENERGY STAR light, we would save more than $600 million in annual energy costs, and prevent 9 billion pounds of greenhouse gas emissions per year, equivalent to the emissions of about 800,000 cars.

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