Home Renovation Costs

When you’re going through a “gut renovation,” the costs can quickly add up. The final price on a home renovation can vary drastically depending on if you want high-end finishes, or something more moderate. How much should a home renovation cost? Watch this Expert Real Estate Tips video for help on calculating how much your home renovation may cost.

Sustainable Green Building: Banya, Sauna, Sweat Lodge

Going Green – No Sweat! We’ve had many experiences in Sweat Lodges and when I lived in Alaska I had the pleasure of using a Banya. For both Health and Spiritual these spaces are great and can be inexpensive to build and operate. From Simple Lodges such as Traditional Sweat Lodges and Banya’s to more elaborate Sauna designs the Banya or Sweat Lodge is a great way to relax, and improve your Health, and Spiritual well being. We sometimes use our Banya as a wake up space and enjoy the warmth. In the summers our Banya is one of the cooler places on our property. Our dogs love it and often hang out inside on hot days. The Stained Glass door on the front was made by Susan’s Father and Susan made the Kokopelli (Recycled Steel Cut out with Glass) Other glass recycled from glass projects and bottles from friends. The Banya I must admit is an easier way of getting to the point of sweating. Traditional Sweats can involve an elaborate ceremony taking some time to heat and move the rocks and as I discovered the banya’s in Alaska the Fire Tender would freeze. A Banya takes only a short time to heat up and is able to heat the space longer and hotter. The health benefits are obvious. I guess that’s why we built one. Other benefits. It’s outside and coming out of the Banya into the cool night air is always pleasing. Can’t wait for the snow! We used Cotton Wood Logs as they are the logs most available. Placed in sand 2′ deep and mudded in place. At first we were going to use many logs to …

Clawfoot Tub Bathroom Remodeling Ideas & Pictures

. www.ClassicClawfootTubs.com – Few things increase home value like an updated bathroom retreat. A sexy & romantic clawfoot bathtub adds classic style to your bath remodel whether you like modern, vintage antique, or a blend.