If you decide to have a custom home built, one of the biggest favors you can do for yourself is to choose to have that home built to be ENERGY STAR certified. Saving energy isn’t just good for the environment,… Read More
Unexpected Benefits of an Energy-Efficient Home
The main benefits of an energy-efficient home are generally understood—they lower your energy bills and provide some much-needed relief for the environment. When people choose to build an energy-efficient home or make energy-saving upgrades to their current home, these are… Read More
Why Should Your Home Be Energy Star Certified?
Your home is your sanctuary, the place where you go to relax after a long or stressful day. You’re meant to come back to a space that is comfortable and calming, but if your home isn’t energy efficient you might… Read More
3 Secret Benefits of Having An Energy Efficient Home
When considering buying an energy-efficient home in Maryland, you’ll learn that these types of homes are built with high insulation levels, precise air levels, and overall top-notch appliances that are designed to use less energy. This is because efficient energy… Read More
Make an Energy Efficient Home With These Simple Tips
In 2021 we are home more often than ever, so looking to find ways to upkeep an energy efficient home is important. Not only is it better for the earth to stay in an energy efficient home, but it is… Read More
Energy & Cost Saving Tips for Winter
Is your home optimized for energy efficiency this winter? If not, the cold temperatures of winter can drastically increase your energy bills. However, there are a few things that homeowners can do to help save energy while staying warm. Here… Read More
How Do Energy Efficient Windows Work?
With the summer heat setting in, many homeowners look for ways to keep their home as cool as possible. Energy efficient products are vital components in every home we build. Every Columbia Builders home is built under the government-sponsored Energy… Read More
Choosing the Best Energy Efficient Kitchen Appliances
Kitchen appliances are some of the most essential parts of a modern home. Not many people would be able to survive without a dishwasher, stove, or refrigerator. However, it can be surprising to learn that your kitchen appliances account for… Read More
4 Things to Look For When Choosing Energy Efficient Light Bulbs
The market for energy efficient light bulbs has grown in the last few years. As the green movement in home building has become more and more popular, homeowners are discovering the benefits of CFL and LED light bulbs. Columbia Builders… Read More
Make Your New Home Your Own with Columbia Builders!
As the saying goes, “Home is where the heart is”. Are you thinking about putting your heart into a newly built home? Custom home building makes all the difference, and choosing the right home builder to incorporate your lifestyle and… Read More