Thanks to all of you who submitted your energy-saving ideas during the second week of our contest. Special thanks to you pool owners. Backing off of the heat and filter cycles will absolutely save energy.  The judges were also impressed by the submission involving high tech window shades. We’ll be looking to find out more about them to pass [...]

We have our first weekly energy conservation contest winner, and the decision of our judging panel was unanimous! Congratulations to Liz LaJoy for your heroic pledge to “try for 82 degrees” in your home thermostat setting this coming summer.
Wow! That’s strong. Not only do we admire your courage, we are convinced your plan  is likely to result in larger [...]

At LifeStyle Homes, we’re all about saving energy in the new homes we build. Check out our SunSmart program at www.BuildingALifestyle.com to see all the details.
We’re committed to building “net energy zero” homes as soon as the technology proves economically feasible and reliable in use. Net energy zero homes will generate enough electricity, using roof-mounted photovoltaic panels, [...]

These are times when people of special character are especially important to us all.
No matter what your opinion of our current foreign/military policy, isn’t it a good thing that we can agree to praise the courage of our military personnel and give thanks for their dedication? And, how about their loved ones back home? Isn’t [...]

One of the best new things shown to home builders attending the International Builders Show in Las Vegas was a whole new generation of architecturally-pleasing photovoltaic roof arrays.
“What,” you say? “You wanna give that to me one more time, maybe in plainer language”?
Sure. Here goes.
If you’ve spent any time at all on our website, you know [...]

Listening to the buzz in Las Vegas, this past week, it is clear many builders are struggling to find a way to survive these turbulent times. Everyone is complaining that all their customers seem to be concerned with is price. In response, some builders are sacrificing everything, trying to become the low price provider. Cutting [...]

It’s certainly no secret that these are interesting times for the nation’s home builders. Many have left the scene suddenly, and the ones still building could be excused for seeking a day or two of fun here in the desert.
But, that’s not it at all. The best home builders are investing in their futures by [...]

“I want my, I want my, I want my MTV.” With these words, the fabulous British rock band, Dire Straits, inaugurated broadcast of MTV Europe on August 1, 1987. Other famous first words might include, “Come here, Mr. Watson.” the first telephone message, “What Hath God Wrought?” the first telegraph message and Neil Armstrong’s famous, [...]