Barbara Ballinger
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Emerging Product: Onduvilla Sustainable Roof Tiles
Lightweight, Durable and Great Designs. Roofing possibilities today are extensive, from asphalt shingles to concrete or clay tiles, slate, metal, and even living green (sustainable) roofs lined with plants which may work if you have a flat roof. There are also some interesting new materials on the market that may offer countless benefits. One of.....
Community Redefined in the Southeast
Welcome to Serenbe Small-town Feel, Community Farming, Great Place to Live, Work, Create, or Visit and Relax Farm-to-table, an important concept for restaurateurs who know that fresh, local produce is a focus for many of today's diners, has taken on new meaning in Serenbe. The community/village now has 550 residents of all generations who live.....
Testing Air Quality
Off-gassing might be lurking in your home. Warning: There might be something invisible and unhealthy that’s lurking in your home. It’s polluted air from chemical particles released from certain materials, products and systems, called off-gassing. And it may be at a level that is two to five times greater than outdoor air. A routine home.....
Home Projects & Contractors
Do-it-Yourself or Hire a Professional? You’ve moved into your new home, and you’re primed and ready to start making improvements. The bathtubs need caulking. A floor in the kitchen is buckling and needs to be replaced. Wallpaper in the master bedroom is yellowing, needs to be stripped, and the walls painted. Are you a do-it-yourselfer.....
Home Security Systems
Protect your home & family A security system is a reasonable safeguard to protect your family and possessions. It’s axiomatic that a home with a good security system is less likely to be burglarized. If you’re thinking "Oh, no, not another expense," know that security comes in many varieties that offer peace of mind. It.....
Home Tech Theater
Create a Hollywood-inspired experience at home. Technology. Love it or hate it, but we cannot live without it. High tech items have become part of our everyday life. They make our lives much easier and more enjoyable whether a Nest thermometer, which can lower and raise the temperature in your home according to your habits.....