Caryn Colgan

Do-it-yourselfers sometimes have a tough time knowing when it is time to hire a professional to do a job. Even though skilled at installing irrigation systems and planting bulbs, a...

Owning an energy-efficient solar, geothermal, and/or wind powered home has many advantages. Besides producing free, sustainable, and non-polluting energy, alternative energy sources...

Whether to prevent erosion or create a lovely terrace, building a retaining wall on the slope can transform a sloping area into enjoyable space. Depending on the depth of your frost...

Over and over again you have probably heard the real estate credo: kitchens and bathrooms sell the property. Whether you are actively trying to sell a property or just want to give...

When it's time to clean the carpet in your home or business, consider the readily available "green" alternatives. Besides the expense of hiring a professional carpet cleaner, the traditional...

If you’re like most people, your home is the single largest financial investment of your life. Protecting that investment from threats such as termites is a high priority. On...

Photo credit: Nancy Wicks/Round Mountain Institute. Among the green building solutions available to homeowners today is the straw-bale house. What is a straw-bale house? Its structure...

Are you planning to build a deck? It’s good to know that there are alternatives to standard pressure-treated decking lumber. Unlike wood, all these materials are practically...

With so many types of siding available for residential and business purposes, it can be difficult to decide which one to install. But if you’re a property owner looking for...

With flu season approaching and more new cases of swine flu being reported daily, careful disinfecting of your environment is more important than ever. People become infected by the...