Harrisonburg Green Expo The Shenandoah Valley is an incredible place with so much energy focused on building a vibrant community. The perfect example of this is the Harrisonburg Green Expo. The only event like this is the area, the Expo is focused on bringing together resources...

Green Building is not expensive, it is not unusual, and it should not be considered a unique approach. Green Building should be done by all builders, demanded by all clients, standard for all neighborhoods. It is though unfortunately not the typical in Harrisonburg. It is taking...

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Guest Post from Todd Hawkins of Builder Fish. BuilderFish™ specializes in Universal Design (UD) to help everyone, particularly older Americans and people with disabilities, enjoy independence, comfort, ease and longevity in their homes. Class A general contractor Jonathan...

I ask this question a lot of people I run into at home shows / county fairs. Many put up a defensive immediately, thinking I am trying to sell them something (I am – my experience and knowledge). I almost always get the same answer “my house is very efficient.”...

Do you judge someone by how they dress? What about how they talk? Does the car they drive make a difference? I started thinking about these concepts today after a question was posed by a writer developing a story on green renovations. How do you find a designer that really...

Composting has many benefits, specifically for your home garden. Follow these steps to keep your process safe and effective: Step one, build a compost bin I decided to build a three bin system to allow for the amount of compost I will need over the years. So far two bins are...

It is very important that you involve someone who understands building science in your decision to build or renovate your home. Don’t accept “because that is the way we always do it” as an answer as we have learned lessons about why we should not do some things....

Best Green Residential Renovation Project – VSBN We are honored to have won “best green residential project” for our green renovation of a late 1800’s home in Crozet. This renovation project was centered on energy efficiency and conservation. While we...

Harrisonburg Valley 4th   Harrisonburg Valley 4th is a celebration of independence, history, and music. This annual event is the place to be in Harrisonburg on July 4th. The Explore More Discovery Museum is open from 4:30 – 7:30 pm to all children, the parade starts at...