Posts by Matthew Grocoff
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Fireplaces without the fire?
Since the dawn of humanity, we've been seduced by the allure of fire. I believe it was either Shakespeare or Yogi Berra who said "Fire. Good." Historically, fireplaces were used to prepare food, dry laundry, and to… More >>
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How to build a $50k bath addition for $8k
Bath additions are one of the most expensive and most popular remodels. But as much as everyone loves a soak in a tub surrounded by marble, bath additions can be really lousy investments. A $50,000 bath addition will… More >>
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5 amazing net zero energy homes
Living Building Challenge has over 300 registered projects around the world in nearly every climate zone, home style, and price. One thing they have in common is that the owners have free energy for life and will never… More >>
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Home as healing place
A home is not the same as a house. A home is a place we live. A house is a building we merely occupy. The English language is riddled with emotional expressions about home. "There's no place like home." - Dorothy "Love… More >>
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How to burn a native plant garden for healthy growth
For millions of years, before the arrival of humans, many regions thrived on natural burn cycles. Plants and trees adapted to these periodic burns that helped maintain diversity and eliminate invading species. Today,… More >>
