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Green Upgrades that Increase Your Home Value
Whether you want to sell your place or fall in love with it all over again, there are many ways to increase its value. A focus on eco-friendly upgrades can help lower your cost of living. At the same time, you can help address the need to decrease our carbon footprint...
Sustainable Landscaping Guide for 2022
Green spaces elevate our lives in many ways. They can uplift our home’s aesthetic, encourage outdoor living, and even increase home value. We see many landscaping practices that, unfortunately, require many environmental sacrifices, such as using unnecessary amounts...
Tips for staging your green home
The real estate market is changing as clients prioritize living sustainably and keeping their carbon footprint to a minimum. Whether you are selling your eco-friendly home, or if you simply want to ensure selling your home minimizes harm to the planet, your timing is...
Everything you need to know about Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in Boise
Accessible Dwelling Units (ADUs) are quickly growing in popularity as more Treasure Valley homeowners recognize their potential.
Energy Efficiency Begins with Your Home’s Core
If you live in a home that was previously remodeled by its owners and not professional contractors, it may be worth a look to be sure your home’s electrical envelope is safe. There’s no shortage of DIY disasters around the Treasure Valley, and it’s worth consulting a professional if you don’t know the history of your home. Learn more about what to watch for in our latest article from Sarah Cunningham and Erin Sorensen.
Is a Fireplace Upgrade Right for You?
New Year, new fireplace? Sarah Cunningham and I would love to help you create a more hygge home that also delivers better energy efficiency.
6 Ideas for Gifting Sustainably This Year
Ethos is proud to be Idaho’s only woman-owned, eco-friendly design + build and remodeling firm. As such, we want to highlight other earth-friendly and sustainable businesses and products that have impressed us as you consider gift ideas this holiday season.
Move over, Black Friday, it’s all about Small Business Saturday
I love shopping local in Boise, especially this time of year! Here’s a roundup of my favorite boutiques, bazaars, and music venues to support #SmallBusinessSaturday and jump start your holiday shopping.
How to Host an Outdoor Thanksgiving
Erin Sorensen and I love hosting outdoor gatherings, even as the weather in Boise cools off. We hope you’ll enjoy these tips on how to pull off an outdoor Thanksgiving and make sure your backyard is ready for the winter season.
Sustainable Home Design is Good Business
At Ethos Design+Remodel & Ethos Real Estate climate action is a daily practice. Sarah Cunningham and I ask our fellow entrepreneurs, construction colleagues, and neighbors in the Treasure Valley to take stock of how you live and the impact that has on the environment. Check out our latest blog to discover seven ways you can make your home healthier and more sustainable.