Jul 31, 2014
Painting is a quick and easy way to transform or refresh a room and remains the most popular option when decorating. Paint is available in every color under the sun. Different shades can even be mixed together, either by hand or machine, to obtain the exact tone you want. Wallpaper on the other hand comes in many different designs, and is washable and more resistant to wear and tear.
The following infographic goes over the different pros and cons of paint versus wallpaper. Here at Regency Homes we’ll make your home fit your needs, so whether you want paint or wallpaper we’ll make sure it’s exactly what you want.
Jul 29, 2014
NAHB, 2014 – Bipartisan legislation introduced yesterday by Reps. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) and Kurt Schrader (D-Ore.) would help promote savings in commercial buildings and residential homes through the use of more cost-effective energy codes, which set energy efficiency baselines for buildings, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).
“By requiring that any code or proposal supported by the Department of Energy has a payback of 10 years or less, the bill would allow home owners to invest in energy-efficient windows, lighting and other features that will significantly reduce their utility bills,” said NAHB Chairman Kevin Kelly, a home builder and developer from Wilmington, Del.
In addition to accelerating cost-savings for home owners, the Energy Savings and Building Efficiency Act (H.R. 5027) stipulates that the Department of Energy would serve as a technical advisor in the development of energy codes and prohibit the agency from advocating for certain technologies, building materials or construction practices.
“The agency’s strong suit is technical analysis and its calculations on payback and efficiency can help code officials make more informed decisions and result in cost-effective code change proposals,” said Kelly. “That transparency leads to better building.”
Specifically, the bill would ensure that all Department of Energy code change proposals are:
- Made available to the public, including calculations on costs and savings;
- Subject to the official rulemaking process, allowing for public comment; and
- Taking into account small business concerns.
“This bill will help ensure that new homes become increasingly energy efficient, but not at a pace that the market cannot bear,” said John Floyd, principal of Ole South Properties in Nashville. “Our buyers want to be assured that the additional cost comes with a reasonable payback so they can recoup the money they spent.”
Jul 25, 2014
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Jul 24, 2014
Why should you choose engineered hardwood flooring for your home? This option offers greater versatility and stability than solid wood or laminate floors. Discover other advantages of this option by reading through this Houston hardwood floors infographic.
If engineered hardwood flooring is something you’d be interested in including in your own home, be sure ask us about your flooring options. Here at Regency Homes we pride ourselves on building homes that are customized to you and your families needs.
Jul 22, 2014
The construction industry is putting a lot of thought into making their homes as eco-friendly as possible. Bamboo is able to grow in as little as three to five years, whereas most hardwood trees can twenty years or more. As such, bamboo is a great alternative to hardwood floors when you wish to become more conscious of your carbon footprint.
Bamboo flooring has many of the properties of regular hard wood floors, and as such also has many of the same benefits and drawbacks. Bamboo is fairly easy to maintain, you only have to sweep or vacuum it to remove dust and debris. When necessary use a damp mop or hardwood/bamboo floor cleanser. It is slightly more resistant to water damage than hardwood, but it can still be a problem, so you need to address any spills ASAP.
Here at Regency Homes we will do what we can to make your home as personalized as possible. If you’re interested in adding bamboo flooring to your home be sure to contact us and ask for a consultation!
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