Going Green is not only heard on the lips of self professed environmentalists these days, but one might find that professional people from unsuspected industries have adopted this old yet now popular practice. Not only can going green give a person a sense of responsibility, but also it can be quite favorable on the pocket. Initially going green may seem like an unnecessary expense to some, but the long-term positive effect will help to remove the carbon footprint by utilizing natural resources, while showing a significant savings on comfort utilities over time. Read the rest of this entry »

The garage was once meant for the car, tools, garbage cans and anything else that a family couldn’t have in the actual home. The evolution of the garage has been quick. Could it be the need for greater storage? Could it be that modern families have decided to utilize all their space? Or maybe the exposure of garage band culture called for the renovation and updating from a car hold, to a room that the car happens to inhabit. Once musty and cold, the garage has grown up, gotten a makeover and new purpose.

The garage space traditionally had a concrete floor, but now there are other, more exciting options. The concept of garage flooring with patterns, colors and designs is catching on at a steady rate. From checkerboard to bold colors, many homeowners are customizing their garage floors in order to create a motif. Read the rest of this entry »