Whether you are a tradesmen or a homeowner it can be challenging in Alabama to figure out who you need to call or even where to start looking about licensing, regulations, or whom to report a problem. With that in mind here is a list of the most common boards, agencies, and departments that impact Read more. General Articles Directory Resource Resource Center for Homeowner's MORE >>

previous number posted just went to the Alabama DOT) New number is above. Our hearts go out to all that are suffering or lost loved ones in the wake of yesterday's tornadoes in Alabama, Mississippi, and other parts of the Southern USA Although the damage is still being assessed and people are still being accounted for, we can all do our part to help. Here's a few ways to help: Join the Birmingham Red Cross' group for Alabama Tornado Relief on Causes.com There is also an option on their site to share the information with friends on facebook, so please consider doing so. MORE >>

Whew, what a way to start off the year; the insurance company finally came through on the one project which we almost have wrapped up, the Habitat project is in full swing, IBS was a blast, and we are finally ready for the Huntsville Home & Garden Show (better be seeing it is next weekend). Read more. Green Building / Sustainable Common Sense Building & Remodeling Building Codes Education Lighting MORE >>

It seems like the first thing off everyone’s lip before hiring a contractor to work on a house is “make sure they are licensed”. Well would it surprise you that 15 states do not require one to be licensed, another 6 states require it only if you are doing $10,000 of work or more on Read more. General Articles Legal Requirements MORE >>

From DC up to New York, & even here in Alabama many contractors and others found out that a dry heat can quite simply kick. Saving the Pot Light » Monitoring your Electricity Usage with MyUsage and Smart Meters By SLS | Published: March 7, 2011 While catching up on my reading I came across an interesting piece in the Alabama Living magazine & that was that Cullman Electric Cooperative was now allowing one to view their daily electricity usage online. For example, Alabama Power can do all the items listed below from the main office. Not Dead Yet! Not Dead Yet! MORE >>