Showing posts with label insulation. Show all posts
Showing posts with label insulation. Show all posts

Thursday, 16 September 2010

House Made Of Newspaper Lasts For 88 Years

Elis Stenman, an engineer who invented the paper clip machine, began work on this unique building in 1922. He was curious about whether rolled newspaper could be used as an effective insulation.

Source:
http://greenopolis.com/goblog/litegreen/house-made-newspaper-lasts-88-years

Tuesday, 15 June 2010

A Cheaper Way To Own A Vacation Home

An LLC (Limited Liability Company) offers owners many of the same protections as a regular corporation, including tax benefits and insulation from lawsuits, but its not usually associated with homes.

While the practice is common in France - where more than one owner shares costs - it is relatively new in the United States.

Source:
http://www.boston.com/business/articles/2010/06/14/limited_liability_company_another_way_to_own_a_vacation_home/?p1=Well_MostPop_Emailed3