WEBINAR Presentation: Creating a dynamic space for all your family’s needs! Homeowners have many questions about their attic and its’ potential. It can be a daunting process. Do I need to add a dormer? Where will the stairwell fit? How much will it cost? There is a lot of money at stake and the wrong [...]
PRESENTATION: March 20th, 2012 from 6:30-7:30pm Tara Biller presents: “Dispelling the Myths of Greening your Home and Lifestyle” Just turning on the news, reading the paper, or checking online news reports can make you worry about what’s going to happen with our economy. We are all looking for ways to cut back our spending and [...]
October 28, 2011 – 6:24 pm
Residential Designer To Share Solutions For Specific Problems In The Remodeling Home Industry Nashville, TN – Award winning, Taylor Made Plans today announced the launch of a Home Renovation webinar series about the world of home design, construction, and renovation. The purpose of the series is to empower and educate the consumer with inside information [...]
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Tagged home improvement ideas, home remodel, home remodeling, home remodeling contractors, home remodeling design, home remodeling estimates, home remodeling ideas, home renovation, home renovations, house remodel, house remodeling, learning, presentations, remodeling home, remodeling home improvement, remodeling old home, remodeling your home on a budget, Webinars, workshops
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August 18, 2011 – 12:03 pm
WEBINAR PRESENTATION: Learn how to select green and energy-efficient methods and products for your next addition or new home Are you planning a remodel, addition, or new home? Do you want improved indoor air quality for your family? Want lower energy bills? Don’t guess where to spend money on your next home project, know. “High [...]
Posted in Construction Methods, Energy Efficiency, Green Design
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Tagged building energy efficient, energy efficient home building, energy saving building design, energy saving building materials, green home remodeling, indoor air pollution causes, indoor air pollution sources, prevent indoor air pollution, sources of indoor air pollution, spray foam insulation
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First published in The East Nashvillian Volume 1, Issue 5, May – June 2011 Over the years, I have answered many questions about building garages. (in Nashville, TN) Garages can be an asset to a property and provide much needed space for homes with little storage. There are so many variables when deciding to build [...]
Who We Are Taylor Made Plans designs custom homes and renovations that capture all the architectural details and modern amenities that homeowners love. Led by residential designer and historic preservation expert Lynn Taylor, the company’s home designs have gained national attention and awards for their high quality, attention to detail, and custom charm. Taylor works closely [...]
Jeffrey Barrie of “Kilowatt Ours” schedule of energy-saving workshops in conjunction with NES and TVA. Looking for ways to save energy and money? It’s easy! Join NES and “Kilowatt Ours” for a FREE workshop on how to reduce your electrical bill. Saturday, March 26 11:00am to 12:30pm (Pizza lunch included) Flyer: Saturday, March 26 LOCATION: [...]
February 2, 2011 – 11:37 pm
American Institute of Building Design (AIBD) Building a home represents the greatest financial investment most people will make in a lifetime and few envision how complex the process is until they are entangled in a jungle of restrictive covenants, building codes, zoning ordinances, design options, vendor and contractor choices and so on. Yet, most states [...]
December 28, 2010 – 7:28 pm
First published in The East Nashvillian Volume 1, Issue 1, August/September For years, window replacement companies have implied that the greatest source of energy loss in homes is through old windows. The evidence I have seen suggests otherwise. First, the Nashville Electric Service cites a study conducted by Southface Energy Institute showing that the greatest [...]
December 21, 2010 – 4:55 pm
Jeff Middlebrooks of E3 Innovate and Lynn Taylor of Taylor Made Plans are in a semi-condition sealed crawl space. Jeff discusses the important of insulating the rim joist pocket, passive radon system and the vapor barrier. As always: It is your responsibility to check and make sure they have a construction license, liability insurance, workman’s [...]
Posted in Construction Methods, Energy Efficiency, Green Design, Magdalene House
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Tagged condition crawl space, core filled block, existing home rim board, FoamSealr RIDGE SILL GASKET, Jeff Middlebrooks, passive radon system, rim band, rim joist, rim joist pocket, Semi-condition Crawl Space, sill foam gasket, spray foam insulation, vapor barrier
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