Why Are Replacement Windows So Expensive?

Posted by | May 31, 2026

If you've recently looked into replacing your home's windows, you may have experienced a bit of sticker shock. Many homeowners are surprised to learn that replacement windows can cost...

Why Plumbers Charge Between $150 to $900 For The Same Job

Posted by | Apr 23, 2026

Most homeowners don’t realize this — but the same plumbing job can cost $150… or over $900 depending on who you call. The problem? There’s no standard pricing...

What Are 6 Front Yard Landscaping Ideas to Boost Curb Appeal?

Posted by | Apr 22, 2020

Homeownership comes with a unique set of challenges, and one of those is creating or maintaining a well-manicured front yard. No doubt that curb appeal makes a good impression, but...

What's the Easiest Way to Tile for Beginners?

Posted by | Feb 06, 2019

Hi, I'm Brittany! I am passionate about sharing time saving projects around the house for other busy families. Today I want to show you how an easy way to apply tile—even...

How Can You Save Water and Money at the Same Time?

Posted by | Jul 07, 2015

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The Nebuta House at Aomori Harbor

What Did Todd MacAllen Say About Designing Nebuta House?

Posted by | May 07, 2012

Housing the Center for Creative Culture in Japan and set on the waterfront of Aomori Harbor, the Nebuta House is a strikingly simple yet elegant structure inspired by its surrounding...

The author's space-clearing bell. Photo: Ann Bingley Gallops

How Do You Clear Your Home's Energy for the New Year?

Posted by | Dec 21, 2011

At New Year’s time it’s natural to think about what’s transpired in the year just passed and prepare to welcome positive new energy to support your intentions in the months ahead. ...

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What Are Rain Screens and How Do They Protect Your Home?

Posted by | Sep 02, 2011

Anyone who lives in a rain-drenched part of the country can testify to the toll that Mother Nature can take on a home. Rot, mildew and warped wood are just some of the brutalizing effects...

Allium christophii, Lysimachia and Epimedium.  Photo by Erica Glasener.

How Do You Create a Garden That Deer Won't Eat?

Posted by | Jul 07, 2011

With the explosion of the deer population across the US, gardeners are often forced to find ways to deal with these pests. There are a variety of ways to keep deer from treating your...

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What Is the Sustainable Design Pyramid?

Posted by | Mar 13, 2011

By John Brown, Slow Home Studio founder Designing a house is a complicated task. Anyone who has ever built a home knows that there are literally thousands of design decisions to be...