This Woodland Hills side yard was transformed with premium artificial turf and clean concrete walkways to create a low-maintenance, water-efficient outdoor space. The design delivers a lush green look year-round while reducing upkeep, making it ideal for families, pets, and Southern California’s drought-conscious lifestyle.

The Large Indoor Solar Shades can be used for any large windows you may have. They are easy to install with the shade valance or roller of your choice, and the simple act of moving the shades up with your hand makes it very convenient.

The Roller Sun Shades are user-friendly shades that allow you to minimize the light that enters your surroundings. These shades may be used as both exterior solar shades and indoor solar shades.

Our Custom Sized Solar Shades can be designed for any of your needs. Offered in different lengths to fit all windows, doors, and settings. The wide variety of colors offered to allow flexibility in your decisions on which shade will fit your setting well!

Our roof and gutter de-icing products are built to protect properties from the damage caused by ice dam formations. EasyHeat™ electric heating cables economically and efficiently reduce ice formation along roof edges, in gutters, drains and downspouts by providing a path for meltwater to flow off the roof. We offer the highest quality cables and controls for virtually every roof and gutter de-icing application to protect your home and business.

Modern custom home nestled in quiet Arcadia neighborhood. The expansive glass window wall has stunning views of Camelback Mountain and natural light helps keep energy usage to a minimum. CIP concrete walls also help to reduce the homes carbon footprint while keeping a beautiful, architecturally pleasing finished look to both inside and outside. The artfully blended look of metal, concrete, block and glass bring a natural, raw product to life in both visual and functional way

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Our sunrooms are built to last, featuring durable materials and low-maintenance designs. Enjoy year-round comfort with our insulated roofs, walls, doors, and windows. These energy-efficient features help reduce energy costs and create a comfortable environment.

Cool Paint is a paint roof cover that absorbs the warmth of the sun to keep the roof and the surrounding area cooler. The roof lasts longer and the temperature in the interior is more comfortable. Once the service is implemented, it starts to pay for itself. Cool Paint is weather-resistant and non-dissolvent. The cooling effect has a value (measured according to ASTM E1980) of SRI (Solar Reflectance Index). The SRI value of Cool Paint is 89. Therefore, a Cool Paint covering is 72% of sunlight and returns 87% of the heat to the atmosphere rather than the underlying air. Most solar heat reduces the difference in the roof temperature between day and night, summer and winter. The roof's lifetime is extended by constantly lower temperatures.

These roller shades are easily installable and useable in any setting. Useful in blocking harmful sunlight from entering your setting. To fulfill all of your shade desires, we give options over size, color, opacity, and more.

The Black Solar Shades are created with premium fabric, created to be durable and user-friendly. Easily adjustable, these shades easily move with a light pull at the bottom. These solar shades for windows may be used both indoors and outdoors.

ELITIS PANAMA DIVALI VP 714 01 TO FEATURE WALL was chosen to reflect the sun rising over the sea. For our clients a deep connection to nature was one of the key brief requirements. The blue carpet was chosen to reflect the sea Blinds are an important factor in Eco-friendly environments, directly affecting the energy efficiency of a space by: Reducing energy consumption; controlling glare and allowing outward visibility and natural light.

This rustic style home on Hartwell Lake was designed and built for the owners to enjoy with family and friends during their active weekend lifestyle. The home was built on a narrow, deep lot that was semi-level on the roadside and steep on the lakeside. The back half of the lot heavily wooded with mature oak and poplar trees reducing the harsh sun’s heat gain on the home. The exterior utilizes fiber cement cedar shake and lap siding complimented by deep brown colors for the windows, soffit, trim and the large square columns. A nice balance of natural earth toned stacked stone rounds out the exterior materials completing the rustic casual lake living. The home 5400 SF is designed and built on thee levels each having a primary focus. The main level creates primary daily living for the owners. This level features an open plan with an entry, stair, dining, kitchen and living areas leading to a large lakeside screened porch. A master suite is privately tucked off its own hallway and allowing it to enjoy the lakeside as well with its own private deck. On the opposite side are two bedrooms, a study and a shared bathroom for each to utilize. An open carport for two vehicles was created with the motor court and connects to the mudroom/utility room giving the owners direct entry into their home. The upper level is for the grand children with an oversized bedroom, bathroom and loft area for play. The lower level is the considered the party level. Its primary feature is an elevated stage for the owner’s band opened to a large seating area, dining and kitchen for viewing and listening with direct access to another screened porch. Flanking each side is a theater and two additional bedrooms and bathrooms. Energy Efficient features include: • The majority of the lower level sunk into the site below grade • 6” thick walls utilizing advanced framing techniques • Foil covered roof sheathing • Extensive use of blown in cellulous • All windows & doors are double paned low E argon filed glass • Tank-less water heaters • Three separate high efficiency HVAC units with programmable thermostats and a fresh air ERV. Lastly the owner requested we make every effort to sound proof the home. Many materials and techniques gave a duel purpose and added to the energy efficiency. These items include: • 2x6 walls with staggered studs • Extensive use if rock wool acoustic batting • Tempered glass in all exterior doors and windows • ¼ thick Mass Loaded Vinyl (MLV) was installed on the top and bottom of the floor trusses and on all lower level walls. The combination of the design and detailing utilizing these specific materials enabled us to achieve a 5 Star Plus Energy Star Certification with a HERS Index Score of 50. This home received a the 2015 Pinnacle Award from the SC Home Builders Association for the “Best Achievement in Energy Efficiency” sponsored by the SC Department Commerce.

This zero lot line patio home was in serious need of attention—the original siding was literally falling off, leaving the structure exposed to Houston’s heat, humidity, and heavy rain. The homeowner needed a durable, long-term solution that would restore protection, efficiency, and curb appeal. We removed the failing materials and installed new HardiePlank® siding and HardieTrim®, giving the home a clean, modern, and structurally sound exterior built specifically to withstand Houston’s Gulf Coast climate. To further improve comfort and energy performance, we upgraded the home with Simonton high‑efficiency windows, dramatically enhancing insulation and reducing air loss. Once the new siding and windows were in place, we completed the transformation with a full exterior repaint using premium Sherwin‑Williams exterior paint, delivering a crisp, long-lasting finish that will hold up beautifully for years to come. This project is a perfect example of how the right materials—and the right contractor—can completely revive a home’s exterior, boost efficiency, and add long-term value in the Houston market. Ready to restore or upgrade your home’s exterior? Contact Deskins Siding & Exteriors today for a free consultation and let’s bring your home back to life.

Everyone stay warm in this winter wonderland! Reduce heat loss in your home up to 40% by keeping your honeycomb shades closed all the way! The Duette Architella honeycomb shades are one of the most energy efficient in the market and available in a wide range of mechanisms and design options. Shown here is top-down/bottom-up with Powerview on the window and Vertiglide for the sliding door. Call us for more info or visit our website at www.anchorblinds.com.

"Inspirations and Solutions" For your home office, it's best to choose a window treatment that allows you to incrementally filter light. This will let you enjoy natural sunlight when you are reading or meeting with clients and reduce glare on your screen when you are working at your computer. Silhouette Window Shadings have soft, adjustable S-shaped vanes that can be tilted to achieve your desired level of light filtering. Another great option are Solera Soft Shades, which combine the look of a Roman shade with the construction of an energy-efficient cellular shade.

The plant palette includes Mexican Fan Palm, Texas Sabal Palm, Cardboard Palm, Pampass Grass, Green Island Fiscus, Gulf Muhly Grass, Carissa Horizontalis, Beach Morning Glory, and Yellow Bulbine. Limetone slabs were placed to create a walkway.

High-efficiency in-floor radiant heat was utilized throughout the home to reduce energy usage. Photo: Josh Yamamoto Builders: Todd Evans | Blackdog Builders

An updated photo of the front entrance. What a beautiful day to catch the agave plants blooming. This is a home located in McAllen, Texas and it is definitely the best looking house on the block. Highlight include a new pergola, courtyard, agave plants, stone sidewalk, and tile patio