| Landover Hills: location, affordability still draw first-time buyers When Mike Walker and his wife, Kathy, found an affordable house in Landover Hills back in 1979, they were looking for an upgrade from their apartment in nearby Bladensburg. The house was advertised as a "fixer-upper," Mike Walker recalled, and cost $39,500. feeds.washingtonpost.com |
Phoenix ranks 20th for Energy Star buildings Phoenix ranked 20th among cities with the most Energy Star-rated buildings, according to a study released Tuesday by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency. bizjournals.com |
Green Scene: Joel Lerner on gardening lectures, tours, workshops and sales Springtime offers the perfect opportunity for gardening aficionados to take advantage of lectures, workshops, tours and other educational programs. Before you plan an outing, call to ascertain if preregistration is required. If a fee is not shown, the event is free. feeds.washingtonpost.com |
Foreclosures fall 5% The foreclosure plague seems to have reached its peak and started to fade, but the recovery is still fragile. rss.cnn.com |
Pros and cons of foundation materials: Concrete, wood, rock and more Dear Tim: I'm preparing to build a new house. I'm leaning toward a concrete foundation, but I've seen all sorts of alternative foundations such as concrete block, wood and even rock. What can you tell me that will help me decide? I'm looking for strength and energy efficiency. -- Connie W., Athe... Concrete - Business - Construction and Maintenance - Materials and Supplies - Admixtures and Finishing feeds.washingtonpost.com |