There are very many things to be thankful for this holiday season. However, sometimes we just need to spread a little holiday cheer. Looking for a way to help others? Here are some of the many ways you can help around the Dayton Area: God's Grace Food Pantry According to the With God’s Grace Facebook page, the food pantry will be handing out Thanksgiving to-go meals to families in the Dayton community. The event will be held from 1 pm to 2 pm at 5505 North Dixie Drive in Dayton. Visit God's Grace Facebook Page House of Bread Volunteer for House of Bread here The House of Bread was founded in 1983 by Sister…

NAHB As water costs continue to rise across the country and some areas face droughts, aridification, and water supply constraints, Property Owners – particularly owners of affordable housing – can benefit from these additional water efficiency strategies.  Of Course, new or replacement toilets, aerators, and showerheads are a great starting place for significant water savings; they are cost-effective and save water and utility costs. However, here are 2 more ways to increase water efficiency: 1. Install weather-based smart irrigation systems.  Traditional irrigation systems rely on manual controls that can result in operators guessing how often to run the system, and lack leak detection or flow management, all of which can waste water and cause other issues, such as slip hazards and slope erosion.  Weather-based smart irrigation brings precision to the system and can…

NAHB The House late last night passed the $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill approved by the Senate and President Biden will sign the measure into law shortly. NAHB supports the infrastructure bill, which will make much-needed improvements to the nation’s roads, bridges, broadband, and public transportation network. This bill, titled the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, will help connect more Americans from their homes to their places of work and within their communities. It contains several provisions that will boost housing affordability: By including Sen.  Joe Manchin’s (D-W.Va.) Energy Infrastructure Act, this legislation helps to increase energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emissions without stringent energy code mandates that will increase housing prices.The measure…