Induction Cook tops: worthwhile or bewitching?

Welcome to the Kleber & Associates blog! Induction Cook tops: worthwhile or bewitching? Here’s the latest. I’ve been hearing a lot of buzz about induction cooking recently. Surely you’ve seen Kelly Ripa in the Electrolux commercial dancing around...

Cities covered in white: How a roof's color can save

Welcome to the Kleber & Associates blog! Here’s the latest on Cities covered in white: How a roof’s color can save Black is often the color chosen for roofing material. But with the emphasis on energy efficiency and green living, it’s ironic that...

The New Color of Tradeshows

Let’s face it: going green is here to stay. Most have joined the eco-bandwagon, somehow incorporating green living into their ultra busy lives. Whether it’s a simple change like composting or an extreme decision like installing solar panels on their roofs,...

Waste Not, Want Not – A Q&A with Kessler

The home building industry has taken slow but sure steps towards more responsible building thanks to programs such as LEED for Homes and the NAHB’s Green Building program. Though the installation may be ‘greener’ these days, has the waste stream kept...

An Example to Follow

LEED homes are at the cutting edge of green home development, and now Habitat for Humanity is getting in on the action. The Habitat for Humanity covering the Greater Indianapolis area just launched a six-week build of a LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental...

Lead Paint Fines on Hold for Now

In a fit of clarity and logic, the EPA will delay enforcement of a rule requiring contractors to take additional precautions when renovating houses where children could be exposed to lead dust from old paint until Oct. 1. Although the Senate passed a much-needed delay...