Understanding the Harmful Effects of Smoke Damage
If you think fire is dangerous, you need to think again. Did you know that it is the smoke that is the leading cause of death during a fire, rather than the flames? Exceeding burns by a three to one…
Jeff Rawley
Jeff is a contractor specializing in residential construction and construction management in Chicago, Illinois for over 20 years. He deals exclusively in new construction and remodeling for residential projects and can act as designer, builder, and general contractor as well as preliminary estimates, cost vs. benefit analysis.
As Interest In Tiny Homes Grows, Shrinking Their Environmental Footprint
Why Tiny Homes For Rent Is The Key To Sustainability Rental properties have long offered foot-for-foot sustainability advantages, packing more people into less space and promoting a lower degree of waste than individual homes. But with the rise of the…
4 Eco-Friendly Boat Cleaning and Maintenance Tips
How to Clean and Maintain Your Boat in a Safe, Sustainable Manner As a boat owner, one of the biggest responsibilities you have is to maintain your vessel so that it’s safe and enjoyable to use during the spring and…
5 Tips for Maintaining a Green Construction Site
How to Make a Construction Site Green? As the demand for green residential and commercial construction increases, it’s important to pause and discuss an aspect of the process that doesn’t get enough discussion: Construction site management. 5 Tips for Making…
Your Guide to Buying an Eco-Friendly Home
How to Make Sure Your Next House is an Eco-Friendly Home While a lot of homeowners are interested in building eco-friendly homes, there isn’t always a ton of existing inventory on the market. If you’re looking to purchase an existing…
4 Ways to Prepare Your Property for Natural Disasters
How to Protect Your Home Against Natural Disasters in an Unstable Environment As an American, your home is arguably the center of your entire life. Not only is it the most valuable asset you have, but it’s also the place…
A Solar Mandate? We’re Closer Than You Think
As States Mandate Solar In New Construction, What’s Next? As costs fall and interest in green energy rises, cities across the United States are beginning to make solar power mandatory, at least for new construction. As of January 2017, all…
Keeping your eco-friendly business secure
If you have an eco-friendly business with a focus on saving the planet, then it can be tricky to match those values with the need to protect your business and keep it secure from unwanted intruders or other would-be criminals.…
Eco-friendly Flooring Options For Home Or Office
Earlier, eco-friendly flooring was considered a mish-mash of sad-looking, dull images, and materials. That isn’t the case anymore, it is as important as home siding. Eco-friendly flooring has gotten a new look and feels thanks to an effort by designers…
Impact of Virtual Reality on Green Design
When it comes to understanding the potential impact of virtual reality on society as a whole, we are only just beginning to scratch the surface. Since the advent of this new technology, certain professions and industries have clearly been influenced…