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Old Homes Don’t Need to Feel Old

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· September 30, 2011

The oldest standing log home in the United States was built around 1638, only 20 years after the Pilgrims landing on Plymouth Rock. The amazing thing about this cabin, besides from its age, is the fact that a large addition was built about 100 years after initial construction, with people living in the home until 1919! The purpose behind this…

Cash for Caulkers – What Home Maintenance & Remodeling Projects are Covered?

Posted by RIGGS Company

· March 22, 2010

As a follow-up to the popularity of the “Cash for Clunkers” program, the federal government recently launched the Cash for Caulkers program as an incentive for homeowners to fix or update their homes for increased energy efficiency. This program offers a 30% tax credit, up to $1500 per household, on the cost of (in most cases, only) the materials needed…

Green Remodeling – Way Overdue in St. Louis

Posted by RIGGS Company

· June 17, 2009

Last week, my son Bill and I attended a one day course called “Business Management for Building Professionals” at the St. Louis Home Builders Association. It is a required course for all those seeking to become Certified Green Professionals. Being a Certified Graduate Remodelor exempted me from having to take the course but Bill needed it for his Green designation. …

Old Homes Don’t Need to Feel Old

Cash for Caulkers – What Home Maintenance & Remodeling Projects are Covered?

Green Remodeling – Way Overdue in St. Louis

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