Windbreaks

Windbreaks

by | Jan 17, 2017 | windbreaks

Windbreaks are dense rows of trees and shrubs designed to reduce wind speed before it reaches a home. These landscape elements provide numerous other perks for the homeowner, their neighborhood and the environment.  Some of the advantages provided by windbreaks,...
Advantages of Solar Energy

Advantages of Solar Energy

by | Jan 17, 2017 | energy

Solar energy offers many advantages over conventional energy systems. Raw materials are renewable and unlimited. The amount of solar energy available is roughly 10,000 times that currently required by humans, and it’s constantly replaced. A mere 0.02% of incoming...
Wood Decay

Wood Decay

by | Jan 4, 2017 | Wood Decay

Wood decay, also known as wood rot, is the decomposition of wood as the result of actions by certain species of fungi. Facts about wood decay: Carpenter ants, termites and other wood-destroying insects do not cause wood decay. These insects are, however, attracted to...
Aging in Place Part 3

Aging in Place Part 3

by | Nov 9, 2016 | Aging in Place

“Aging in Place Part Three” is the phenomenon describing senior citizens’ ability to live independently in their homes for as long as possible. Those who age in place will not have to move from their present residence in order to secure necessary...