Old / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...old cedar deck to look new - staining the stairs can sure make it look more appealing © Mike Reynolds, Ecohome Choosing a stain color for your deck As we mentioned, since old wood will absorb much more stain than new wood, any color you choose will appear darker on older deck boards than new ones. Before you commit to...

How to insulate house walls from the outside Adding extra insulation to the exterior walls of an older home when renovating or remodeling is a great way of improving a home's walls thermal performance and reducing energy use while reducing heating bills, carbon footprint and improving a building's comfort level. It may...