Will Guidry

Green Remodeling is becoming more popular as homeowners become more conscious of indoor health issues, increasing energy costs and their own impact on the environment, and every indication points to the continued growth of the Green Building and Remodeling markets. This article explores the goals and benefits of Green Remodeling and how it differs from new Green Building projects.

Untreated wood left exposed to outdoor conditions becomes susceptible to decay and degradation by natural forces. While some species of trees have some degree of natural resistance to decay most of the commonly used species do not. Therefore wood left exposed to the elements should be protected against decay and destructive insects by applying chemical preservatives.

Commercial lumber is basically any lumber traded in the free market system, bought or sold at either the retail or wholesale level. It comes in many forms, types and species, and is generally graded into categories of quality to enable users to select the quality best suited for their purposes.

Online continuing education offers many benefits to licensed professionals who wish to attain their state-mandated Professional Development Hours (PDH) in a timely and cost-efficient manner.

Online continuing education courses have gained in popularity among licensed professionals in recent years mostly because of their affordability and convenience. In an earlier article, "Become a Continuing Education Author and Earn Mailbox Money!", I described the benefits to licensed professionals, such as architects, engineers, land surveyors, interior designers and landscape architects, in sharing their expertise and experience with others by becoming an author of continuing education course

Most states in the country require that licensed professionals, such as architects, engineers, land surveyors, interior designers and landscape architects, complete a certain number of hours of continuing education each year in order to renew their professional license. Most professionals have more than enough expertise in their field to become an author. Writing these continuing education courses can be both rewarding and profitable.