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Comments (6)There's conflicting size information on these because, as I explained previously, Euonymus fortunei cultivars can adopt a variety of growth habits. Even the same cultivar can be found as a spreading groundcover, a vine or a rounded shrub, depending on where and how it is grown. Both 'Emerald and Gold' and 'Moonshadow' are frequently found as groundcovers, although E&G can develop into a rounded shrub if that's your intention (I've yet to see 'Moonshadow as anything other than a low, creeping spreader). As a sport of E&G, Gold Splash is described as having larger leaves and a "more mounded habit" than its parent plant. FWIW, Euonymus fortunei - pretty much any cultivar - is immensely tolerant of pruning. And they often grow into large 'blob' shapes anyway :-) Or at least, typically evenly rounded mounds, unless adjacent to a surface they can "climb". So if they DO get larger than you intended, reducing the size is not going to wind up with an unnatural looking plant....See MoreFinal inspection this WEDNESDAY!!!
Comments (2)Well, we kind of have to be out of our current rental due to the fact that it sold! We are really between a rock and a hard place....See MoreOur new house is finished! My white kitchen...
Comments (112)Nini - on your first post, you said you'd do a separate post about honed and polished marble. Pros and cons to both. Have you done that and if not, would you do one or send me an email. We have chosen statuetto white marble for our island and I plan to go with honed (after testing polished). I'd like to hear your experiences. Thanks!...See MoreHit Brick Wall When Couldn't Afford or Find Builder
Comments (69)Pains me to see such good intentions go to waste though writing about the experience here will help others. This situation is why some builders advocate for being involved in the design process. Even if just a consulting roll, a collaborative team effort might have prevented this unfortunate outcome. I think designers often fear their vision will be watered down but with the right people involved, costs and alternative construction details can be evaluated as the design is developed without sacrificing design or aesthetics. Design-bid is a bit antiquated for those seeking higher performance. In my experience, everyone benefits in a collaborative approach. To address some confusion above, Passive house (PassivHaus Institute PHI) is a German born building certification. Passive House US (Passive House Institute US PHIUS) is the N. American split from the German version. Passive Solar Design is the traditional term used to describe getting free heat from the sun. Being mindful of those strategies can help reduce cooling loads in TX, like stretching a home from east to west helps minimize windows on those vulnerable directions. Keeping Homes Cooler is a blog I wrote for new and existing homes. Often Passive House homes end up with passive solar design elements as do other designs looking to maximize efficiency with no extra upfront costs. Some passive house projects are approaching cost parity with typical crappy construction. I always enjoy Steve Baczeck's articles in Fine Homebuilding. If you can't do Passive House, at least do Energy Star. This will involve a third party energy rater who will help push a home towards current international building codes. Though these codes are rarely adopted and enforced locally, they represent a very good balance of cost and efficiency. Involve the rater early in design process. Matt Risinger is an awesome resource for building in TX and anywhere in the south. I would follow his advice as much as possible. His videos and articles on airsealing, insulation, waterproofing and humidity control are particularly important....See MoreNatalie A
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