May 23, 2019

Video of the Two Story Basement in Denver

We recently blogged about a new basement remodel we designed.  This was no ordinary basement remodel, this one was two stories deep. The contractor doing the work, Crawlspaces2Basements, has recently posted a video of the basement.  You can really see in the video he size of the basement and get a feel of how the

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Terms to Know When Choosing Windows – U-Factor, SHGC & VLT

There is more to know about windows than casement, double-hung, Low-E, double or triple pane. While Low-E and the number of panes can give a basic idea on the performance characteristics of a window assembly, it is also good to know a couple other key terms. U-Factor – This is equivalent of R-value for insulation.

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A Tour of a “Made In America” Factory

A short time ago, I was given the opportunity to visit the manufacturing facility and headquarters of  Weil Pump Company. While I’d visited manufacturing facilities in the past, the home-built processes and workflows at Weil stood out. First, the company is located in picturesque Cedarburg, Wisconsin. Having never visited Wisconsin, I was unsure what to

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Drinking Fountains and Janitor Service Sinks – They are Required Fixtures

When we put together plans for small projects people often ask “why are you putting in a drinking fountain and a janitor’s sink?” The answer is pretty simple, even on small projects they are required by the International Building Code. Whatever the size of your project, unless it is a residential project or in a

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Sustainability in the Department of Defense

This past week, I attended a conference titled NDIA E2S2 in Denver.  The acronym NDIA refers to National Defense Industrial Association, and the E2S2is an acronym for Environment, Energy Security & Sustainability.  It was a great conference full of fantastic information in terms of sustainability from a wide array of perspectives within the Department of Defense

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So, You Want to be a First-time Homeowner? Tips and Lessons Learned from a Recent Home Buyer

First-time home buying in an aggressive market like Denver can be an incredibly stressful experience. My fiancée and I recently moved from New York City where owning isn’t something you even consider unless you are a doctor, hedge fund manager, or probably a Unionized doorman on the Upper East Side. While we would have loved

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