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We are right in the middle of winter, so there’s no better time to get a refresher on some tactics and preparations you can take when expecting subzero temperatures. While we retreat inside our homes to stay warm and dry, the cold outside can wreak havoc on our plumbing and HVAC systems without the proper preparation These recommendations can help ensure that your home is safe and secure for this type of  cold weather , so continue reading below for a helpful list of some of the things you can do around your house.   Insulate Your Windows One thing that you’ll want to avoid once the cold weather sets in is to have your energy bill skyrocket. This often occurs when you have a drafty window, which can keep your home from retaining heat well.  So when you’re expecting cold weather, there are a few quick and affordable things you can do to make your windows more energy efficient. Consider adding some weather stripping along the sashes of the window, fill up any gaps with rope...

Despite the fact that smart home technology is a relatively new concept, it has already seen widespread use all over the world. The reason for that is quite simple – smart technology is a game-changing concept that can significantly improve your standard of living, no matter if you own a suburban house or an apartment in the city. However, as a newcomer to the world of smart solutions, you are probably wondering how exactly these systems can aid you and your family. To help you understand the benefits of investing in a smart home system, we have compiled a list of the most significant advantages that you can expect. Read the article and see for yourself how amazing the home of tomorrow can be! What Is a Smart Home System? Before we start exploring the benefits of owning a  smart home system , it is important to mention what such a system entails. Bref, a smart home system is an interconnected network of devices, appliances, and solutions that can be controlled from a single central...

Living in a condo has become a popular option nowadays, especially for those opting for an independent life. If you want to live in an urban area, you will find many nice condos. Luxury condos are always available in cities and you will get a lot of them with modern condo designs.  Whether you rent or buy it, a condo offers a different type of coziness and convenience compared to other houses. This is because you don’t need to walk so much to get around your apartment. You can find a lot of them in cities these days with a nice and comfortable setup.  Regardless, one very common issue with condominiums is the space they offer. Compared to a house, the  condo design  especially in cities doesn’t provide enough space. If you don’t have your house well organized, it can look somewhat cramped. Still, this isn’t the end. There are ways you can make your luxury condo look a lot bigger than it is.  You can always ask for a condominium design firm to offer you expert co...

In St. Helena, California, S3DA Design offered structural engineering services for a one-story residential building . The home's 2695 square feet include a dining room, living room, family room, three bedrooms, and three bathrooms. A client came to us and requested that the old roof and structure be replaced with a new truss roof system. Scissors trusses were the solution our structural engineering team suggested to sit on the walls at various levels. Our engineering team created a concrete tie beam on top of the wall (depth 6") with No. 4 reinforcing bars under the trusses in order to increase the stability of the existing CMU walls. In Revit, the structure was modelled and derivatives were created. ROBOT structural software was used for the truss calculations. Revit software was used to complete two further construction phases, including the building of tie beams and the truss framework (approved as the solution in accordance with California Residential Codes figure R60...