Technologies that can Make your Home more Energy Efficient
As we grow in technological sophistication, more and more technologies have come to the fore to make your home more energy efficient and minimize your carbon footprint. Besides decreasing your carbon footprint, making your home energy efficient just makes good financial sense – and it helps the environment. We’ve listed below some of the more […]
Securing your Cabin or Vacation Home for the Winter
With summer just around the corner, you may be just getting ready to go out and enjoy your cabin or summer home. You may not want to think about leaving already, however, when your time at your summer cabin or vacation home is over and you must regretfully leave it to return to your primary […]
When to Choose Interior or Exterior Blinds
With the various shading options out there, it can be difficult to determine which best fits our needs, especially when it comes to interior and exterior blinds. As the names imply, interior mounted blinds are mounted inside your window casing while exterior mounted blinds are mounted on the outside of your window. Which option is […]
Green Home Building Design Principles
When planning a home remodel or designing a new home, green building principles can conserve resources and save money. Becoming familiar with common green building principles helps you to decide what’s important in home design and plan for energy-efficient home improvements.
Securing Your Cabin Or Vacation Home For The Winter
When winter comes, you never know how harsh it will be. That’s why it’s vital to secure your summer property. If you take the right approach to protecting your cabin or vacation home, you won’t be facing any unpleasant surprises next spring. Let’s find out about smart and effective ways to protect your property.
Do Storm Shutters Actually Protect Me During A Hurricane?
Over the past decade, hurricanes seem to have gotten stronger and more frequent. People spend more and more time thinking about protecting their families and homes from the hurricane’s destructive consequences.
6 Ways Rolling Shutters Can Make a Difference In Your Life
Did you ever walk down the street and notice beautiful rolling shutters on someone’s windows? Admit it, at that moment you wanted to get the same ones for your home too. While not every homeowner considers getting outside rolling shutters, most of them can benefit from this wonderful addition to their homes. Besides looking fabulous, […]
7 Tips for Making the Most of Your Outdoor Living Space
Summer is upon us, and even with the onset of good weather, some people tend to stay indoors much of the time. The fact is that being outdoors is good for both our mental and physical wellbeing. By updating your outdoor living space, you ensure that everyone in your family gets the most out of […]
The Ultimate Guide to Buying Security Roller Shutters
Rollshutters, Security Roller Shutters, Hurricane Shutters: What’s the Difference? Generally speaking, rollshutters, rolling shutters, or roller shutters is an umbrella term used to describe all window and door coverings consisting of a multitude of horizontal slats made of aluminum or steel that are hinged together, and can be opened or closed on demand.
8 Ways to Keep your Home Cool this Summer Without Using AC
Summer cometh… and we here at Talius are determined to make sure you keep your home cool during the summer months without relying on AC. Shading screens are a useful method of improving comfort and reducing A/C operating times. These simple tricks not only work, but they are cost effective, energy efficient and will likely […]