Keith and Amy loved their home in quiet Wake Forest neighborhood on a large corner lot on a cul-de-sac. Over time, Amy had developed allergic reactions to unknown allergens in their home. As her condition worsened, it became impossible for her to spend much time in the home, and they were forced to move out and find temporary housing accommodations. After months of talking with other home improvement providers and indoor air “experts” and trying other solutions to no avail including having their HVAC ducting cleaned, they turned to Paradise Found Construction and our expertise and experience in transforming indoor environments in homes into healthy and clean living spaces. Because many of the improvements we undertook to create a cleaner environment also provided energy savings, we had our work certified under the 2012 National Green Building Standards (NGBS) and were award a Bronze level certification for the home. We conducted a thorough investigation and testing regimen that included bringing in our team industry leading air quality and HVAC experts, we developed a comprehensive plan of action that would solve their “sick home syndrome”. We removed all of the carpeting and pad from the home and thoroughly cleaned all surfaces and filtered the air with advanced HEPA filtration units. There were a few areas of mold in the crawl space which we mitigated as well. We thoroughly air sealed the home, paying particular attention to the ground level and attic floor system. Since the HVAC systems and ducting had become re-contaminated, we cleaned both units and all associated duct work. To eliminate unhealthy air being drawn into the home from the crawl space, we completely sealed and conditioned the crawl. In order to provide a controlled entry point for clean fresh air into the home we installed an energy efficient stand-alone Energy Recovery Ventilator (ERV). We installed wood flooring in all of the living areas that did not have wood flooring, and finished all of the flooring using a NO-VOC water-based floor finish. All of the painted surfaces of the home were sealed and painted with NO-VOC latex paint. To further improve the energy performance of the home in addition to thoroughly air-sealing and sealing and conditioning the crawl space, we installed 100% LED lighting in the home. We improved the water efficiency of the home by installing low-flow EPA WaterSense rated toilets and shower heads, converted all of the bathroom and kitchen faucets to be more water efficient. Upon completion, Amy and her family was able to move back into their cozy and clean “new home”, and are once again able to enjoy and be comfortable in their home.

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Inspiration for a landscaping in Other.

SubZeroRefrigerator Wolf Gas Range Cove Dishwasher Waterstone/Pentair Filtration for Kitchen Faucet Painted Wood Cabinetry OneQuartz Solid Counters with Waterfall Edge Stacked Glass Tile Backsplash

Newly installed kitchen with recycled wood flooring, NoVOC materials and sealed granite countertops
Enclosed kitchen - mid-sized traditional u-shaped light wood floor and brown floor enclosed kitchen idea in New York with an undermount sink, white backsplash, glass tile backsplash, shaker cabinets, white cabinets, an island and stainless steel appliances

This koi pond is rather unique in many ways. The pond is fed by a wide waterfall and is constructed against the foundation wall of the home. The pond and garden provide an excellent view from the living room, and a floating pathway provides access to the garden across the pond. This pond also features a shallow wetland fore-bay creating natural filtration.

I designed and built this house by myself when I was 24 years old for $75,000. The house features a custom 12' rotating door. The home is in the 99.4 percentile in residential energy efficiency at .65$/SF/year for all energy and utilities. The land also features a custom concrete freshwater swimming pool that was built with custom form work and utilizes aquatic plants for filtration.

Photo of a farmhouse landscaping in DC Metro.

This Modern Bungalow is extremely energy efficient. The use of cypress wood, cedar, marble, travertine, and stone throughout the home is spectacular. Lutron lighting and safe entry system, tankless water heaters,4-zone air conditioning with ultra violet filter, cedar closets, floor to ceiling windows,Lifesource water filtration. Native Texas, water smart landscaping includes plantings of native perennials, ornamentals and trees, a herbal kitchen garden, and much more.

Example of a trendy bedroom design in Sacramento

The fabric enhances the space and provides enough light filtration to keep it cool and comfortable (but not cave-like) on hot days.
Example of a mountain style ceramic tile, brown floor, exposed beam and wood wall kitchen/dining room combo design in Burlington with beige walls and no fireplace

No home is complete without the RainSoft filtration system to provide you clean drinking water

Example of a pool design in DC Metro

This wide-angle backyard shot highlights a professional residential artificial turf installation in Tucson, Arizona, designed and executed by Az Custom Landscapes LLC. The project demonstrates how to effectively integrate a vibrant, mud-free green space directly alongside a swimming pool area in a desert climate. The high-density, premium synthetic turf is precisely contoured to meet the sweeping, organic curves of an existing concrete pool deck, creating a seamless and flush transition between the lounging area and the water. This layout eliminates the issue of grass clippings, dirt, and mud entering the pool filtration system, ensuring a pristine outdoor entertainment space. Framing the artificial lawn is a low-set masonry block retaining wall with a built-in planter ledger, which separates the grass from the property's privacy wall. Designed to withstand the intense Arizona sun, this UV-resistant and pet-friendly synthetic grass setup offers a drought-tolerant backyard solution that maintains its rich green color year-round without the need for constant watering or mowing.

Avera Design
Inspiration for a mid-sized timeless open concept medium tone wood floor family room remodel in New Orleans with beige walls, no fireplace and a tv stand

Maggie Barry
Example of a bathroom design in Phoenix

Greg Hadley Photography In the upper level master bedroom, the ductwork and mechanical requirements prevented us from installing the cathedral ceiling the clients wanted, but we were still able to create volume in the center with a tray ceiling. We added two new high-efficiency HVAC systems, one of which had three zones to accommodate versatile uses of each floor of the new addition. We also installed a top quality air filtration system to improve air quality. To connect the new master bedroom to the existing master bathroom (remodeled five years ago), we converted the original exterior window of the home into a door to the bedroom.

MayEllen Malinowski
Inspiration for a home design remodel in Chicago

This Modern Bungalow is extremely energy efficient. The use of cypress wood, cedar, marble, travertine, and stone throughout the home is spectacular. Lutron lighting and safe entry system, tankless water heaters,4-zone air conditioning with ultra violet filter, cedar closets, floor to ceiling windows,Lifesource water filtration. Native Texas, water smart landscaping includes plantings of native perennials, ornamentals and trees, a herbal kitchen garden, and much more.

Inspiration for a contemporary kitchen remodel in Sacramento