raleigh custom home builder: Rain Water Collection Systems - What Are They, How Do They Work, and How Much Do They Cost?
- 12/29/07 01:18 PM
Rainwater Collection Systems in the Raleigh Area Worried about water restrictions and the condition of your lawn? You may want to consider a rain collection system. Remember water pouring out of your gutters, down the driveway, and into the storm drain in a Southern summer rainstorm, only to have to add to your water bill four days later when your parched lawn urges you to get out the hose? What if that water didn't have to travel all the way through storm drains, to creeks and streams, into the lake, then to the water treatment plant, then back through … (24 comments)
raleigh custom home builder: Gray Water Reclamation System - What is it? How does it work? How much does it cost, and how much water can it save?
- 12/27/07 09:30 PM
Ways to Save Water - The Gray Water Reclamation System It's the ultimate in recycling! You can now re-tap your tap water with a grey water reclamation system. You may think that once you turn on the faucet, the water coming out is gone forever. That isn't always true anymore. Grey water reclamation systems are changing thought processes and lowering total water usage by "recycling" used water. The most elaborate grey water systems can recycle nearly all the water you use in your home. Toilet and kitchen sink water is referred to as "black water" and must be sent … (11 comments)
raleigh custom home builder: Environmentally Friendly Water Heaters - and Local Places to Find Them
- 12/18/07 07:42 PM
Tankless Water Heaters | How to Save Energy Costs Install a tankless or solar water heater to save energy costs and reduce reliance on electricity or natural gas. Heating water takes up to 25% of the energy needed in a home, and, according to the U.S. Department of Energy, is the second largest energy expense in U.S. households. How can you get the hot water you need, while using fewer natural resources?
Tankless water heaters PSNC Energy in North Carolina offers residents tankless water heaters. While not solar, these do use less energy than traditional water heaters, because … (2 comments)
raleigh custom home builder: From luxurious master baths to durable kitchen floors - everything you ever wanted to know about today's tile.
- 12/06/07 09:40 PM
Your New Home - Custom Tile Baths, Kitchens, and More A Raleigh Custom Home Builder's Guide to Tile Types and Terms A landmark of luxury, tile has beauty and functionality. With a wealth of designs, patterns, and even types of tile, home builders are using tile to create one-of-a-kind bathrooms, kitchens, and more. Here are answers to questions about varieties of tile, as well as a glossary of tile terms to use when looking at your next home!
If you're planning on having one or more rooms accented by tile, you'll want to know some information about the basic materials, installation, … (1 comments)
raleigh custom home builder: Kitchen Countertops - More Than a Place to Put the Coffeemaker
- 11/26/07 11:10 PM
Buying a Home in the Raleigh/Triangle Area? Wondering What Kind of Countertops to Consider? Here's a Raleigh Custom Home Builder's Perspective on Today's Kitchen Countertops From stone to stone-look laminate, from marble to concrete, from tile to solid surface - choices for countertops are more extensive, and sometimes more confusing, than ever before. Here's a little education about what goes into, and what can go on top of, a variety of countertops. Laminate - This isn't your mother's laminate anymore. Today's laminate is durable, stain resistant, and available in an extensive array of colors and textures, including granite, marble, and … (8 comments)
raleigh custom home builder: Raleigh Custom Builder Tips - Interior Trim Information, from Baseboards to Crown Molding and Everything In Between
- 11/20/07 10:43 PM
Interior Trim - What to Look For in Your New Home by Raleigh Custom Home Builder Stanton Homes A house built by a custom builder usually stands out because of the craftsmanship involved. Some of the most visible details are in the interior trim work. There are many different ways that decorative pieces of wood can be attached to walls. Knowing some of the terms and definitions can help home buyers determine what to ask about when purchasing a home or having one built - or what they can do to change and improve an existing home. Interior trim, or molding (sometimes referred to … (5 comments)
Hardwood Floors Until recently, hardwood floors were found only in high-end homes. Now homebuyers find "hardwood" a common word in marketing materials and home descriptions. Advances in wood flooring during the past few years means that you can now have wood anywhere in your home. However, buyers should be aware of the different types of wood and hardwood floors. Solid … (19 comments)
Rainwater Collection Systems in the Raleigh Area 
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