As Americans, we’ve historically had a love affair with our lawns. Visions of pastoral bliss are conjured up with fantasies of the open plains, the Wild West, and the grand estates of English and French country sides. During the first half of the 20th Century, we were building homes with a majority of the outdoor landscape devoted to lawns. Plus we devoted a l...
Green is HOT! Green is all the rage right now. Most builders are using Energy Star certified appliances and some builders (like yours truly), have Build it Green and USGBC certified communities. One way SummerHill is going green this year is by switching some of our communities from Copper plumbing to PEX. (more…)......
PetersenDean Roofing and Solar Systems has installed top-quality roofing systems for residential and commercial customers since 1984. Founded upon the principle that quality roofs are the result of quality workmanship, our commitment to quality, safety and our customers have made us the roofing company of choice for the country’s top homebuilders, including Su...
“Small changes in buying habits can make big differences...Becoming a less energy dependent nation may just need to start with a good breakfast†- Steven L. Hopp, Animal Vegetable Miracle Do you know when different fruits or vegetables are in season? (more…)......
SummerHill Homes is proud of the recognition that we're receiving for our commitment to energy efficiency.  We were recently recognized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) with a 2009 ENERGY STAR Leadership in Housing Award. This award recognizes the important contribution SummerHill Homes has made to energy-efficient construction and envi...
San Jose Mayor Chuck Reed, one of the nation's leading advocates for green and sustainable building practices, held a press briefing to showcase the city’s new green building policy at Parkwood by SummerHill Homes in West San Jose on Monday, October 6th. (more…)......