As we head into the first month of spring, there is no doubt -- real estate activity has increased significantly in many parts of the country. This leaves many to wonder: is this the beginning of the end of the real estate market downturn? The spring market is looming -- the big question is, what type of market will it be? 2006 is no longer new new

The solid fuel Rayburn was born in 1946, as the country recovered from war. A combination of cooker and water heater, it was invented by Allied Ironfounders Ltd and kicked off a home heating revolution. The simple flue system made the oven's heat easy to control. Because it was free-standing it worked hard to heat the whole room, not just the walls

There is nothing like that deeply satisfying feeling of living in a green built home. You may also be one of the thousands of folks who have retrofitted and older home and remodeled it with sustainable materials. Undoubtedly, this type of home is not only a a true haven but also a much healthier place to live.Find a Realtor who gets it. Look for ei

Ireland gets cold and damp in season and homeowners need to keep warm. Many of the homes in Ireland are older without heating systems and insulation that meet today's energy saving standards. If the home is poorly insulated using an insufficient heating system, winter heating bills can be very high. There are many simple projects that can reduce th

Natural resources are precious at the same time scarce these days. For this reason, these days most people are laying a lot of stress on conservation. The best place to start this would be at home. Now, builders have realized this fact and home owners prefer going in for eco-friendly homes. This trend is especially prevalent when it comes to indepe