Whatever your reasons are for choosing to live in a self-sustaining home, the elements of utmost consideration are basically the same. No matter where your home is located, if you are building off the grid from scratch or retrofitting an existing structure, there are...
Summer in the Pacific Northwest is a reminder of just how stunning and lush nature can be. Once the misty rain of winter lifts it feels like the whole world bursts into bloom. This abundance of sunlight and banishing of gloom can feel like an oasis, but no oasis is...
Photo by Carola Vannini. Are you thinking of selling your home? The housing market is hot in Seattle, so before listing your house, you may want to consider any home improvements that will increase your home’s market value and help you win out over other sellers. An...
Simply put- radiant heat uses energy to heat objects directly, which in turn radiate the heat to the air/room around them. Unlike a forced air system, by heating solid objects radiant heat is more energy efficient and helps maintain comfort levels and humidity for a...
Here at Northwest Mechanical spring weather means solar power! This week we’ve been busy with two solar home projects in Puyallup. With all the sun in that area, the opportunities for solar power and solar heating are great for primary homes or vacation properties. We...
