New Home Insulation Q&A. It's all about the "R"
By: Alan Aptheker

Here’s a Q&A about the “R”. What’s “R?” "R" means resistance to heat flow. The higher the R-value, the greater the insulating power. Almost all insulation products have to tell you their R-value Q. What's the first thing I should look for when I buy insulation? A: If you’re looking at insulation with an R-value of 38 from Company A and insulation with an R-value of 38 from Company B, you’ll know the two products offer the same level of insulation. That’s true even if they’re different kinds of insulation — say, if one is blanket insulation, which comes in batts and rolls, and the other is loose-fill insulation, which comes as loose fibers or fiber pellets and requires special…

New Housing Starts on the rise!

Work ramped up in at the very beginning of the year, and currently, activity is at a level that is the highest for U.S. single-family houses in over four years. Also, future projects climbed, and the stage is set construction to juice up the engine of economic growth in 2013.
  Some stats: Work began on 613,000 single family homes at an annual rate last month, at an increase of eight tenths of one percent, up from 608,000.  Industry analysts are talking about the outlook for U.S. housing and the economy in glowing terms. Builders like Pulte and Lennar (both building tons of new developments in Jacksonville) are reporting rising orders, ironically, in the very same industry that was at the heart of the financial crisis.…

Homeowners today want their outdoor space to be a extention of their home, and what designers have been offering lately does not dissapoint.  With all the new features such as sliding glass doors that roll away, helps unite the indoor with outdoor spaces.   Outdoor fireplace brings a cozy ambiance as well as comfortable warmth on chilly nights. Judith Sisler of Sisler Johnston Interior Design get's into all the details and trends of outdoor living.  Read her complete review after the break.

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (May 22, 2012) – Outdoor living is one of the most popular trends in home improvement, according to Jacksonville-based Sisler Johnston Interior Design.

“The top trends in home design and renovation are blurring the lines between indoor and

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The Valverde’s spacious, open plan also includes a dramatic grand foyer and gallery, and an expansive gourmet kitchen designed and equipped for entertaining

ICI Homes’ Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club homes in Ormond Beach include their New Valverde model, which was the winner of the Grand Award of the 2012 Flagler Home Builders Association Parade of Homes, and a product of the superior designed talents of the folks at Sisler Johnson Interior Design.

Sisler Johnston Interior Design recently completed ICI Homes’ new Valverde model at Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club

ORMOND BEACH, Fla. (April 4, 2012) – ICI Homes’ new Valverde model at Plantation Bay Golf & Country Club, the Grand Award winner of the 2012 Flagler Home Builders Association Parade

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Rivertown Dennis Homes - The Evandale

Dennis Homes offers a sneak peek at their Home Models in the RiverTown master planned Community located on approximately 3.5 miles of the St. Johns River. Homes in Rivertown include features found in the architectural style of American Farmhouse, Art & Crafts, Colonial/Classic Revival, and Mediterranean styles. Single Family homes range from 2,007 - 2,664 sq/ft with a variety of exterior designs to add individuality to your home and provide a more beautiful streetscape.
 

Rivertown Dennis Homes - The Edgewater, Kitchen


Rivertown Dennis Homes - The Edgewater, Dining


Rivertown Dennis Homes - The Edgewater, Master Bedroom
 

Rivertown Dennis Homes - The Edgewater, Master Bath

RiverTown has recently begun

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