By Sloan Ritchie of Backyard Box & Cascade Built As of December 2009, the city’s new Backyard Cottage ordinance allows Seattle homeowners to build a second dwelling unit in their backyard. Why? Backyard Cottages provide affordable city living, housing flexibility, family-friendly housing options…
by Danielle Johnson, ADDO Real Estate Lead-based paint was used in more than 38 million homes until it was banned for residential use in 1978. For those renting, buying or renovating a pre-1978 home, receiving a copy of the EPA's Lead…
by Shirey et al Whether it’s to save money, cut our dependence on foreign oil, or slow the effects of global warming, homeowners are increasingly interested in energy efficiency. The team behind a new demonstration project on West Lake Sammamish…
by Bruce Sullivan, Earth Advantage, Inc. How can your choice of a clothes washer affect the quality of air inside your house? Of all the decisions made during a residential construction project, this one seems trivial. However, in modern houses,…
by Kylie Loynd, The Polishing Stone When my husband entered the house he uttered one word, “fiberglass,” and headed straight for the shower. I knew Kurt must have spent the day in someone’s attic. Working with this type of insulation…