LEED Green Associate

I signed up for my LEED Green Associate training today and hope to take the exam within 3 weeks.  This is the first step of several in the LEED Credentialling program. (LEED stands for "Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design" by the way.)  We've always tried to use sustainable building practices (renovating existing buildings rather than demolishing them, using bamboo instead of hardwood flooring, reusing material when possible, and donating useable products to friends or reStore are just a few examples) and to maximize the energy efficiency of our renovations.  With LEED Credentials we'll be able to participate in a rating system that demonstrates and documents our commitment to green building principles.

Inexpensive Frameless Shower Doors

Many clients are against installing shower doors. Some don't like the look (they think of the gold-and-frosted-glass shower doors from the 1980s), while others just prefer the look of shower curtains. But shower doors have gotten a lot more attractive in recent years. There are high-end looking frameless glass doors available for as low as $250 per pair.  They install quickly, look amazing, and glide smoothly for years.  Regardless of personal preference, I always recommend installing them - especially in a small bathroom.  Glass shower doors make the space appear larger and more modern, and they never get moldy.  Sure, some of your buyers will prefer curtains over doors.  But none of them are going to decline to buy your home because you have modern-looking glass doors instead of a shower curtain, while a bathroom that appears small or outdated can easily kill a deal.