In the Heart of the Hills near Hill City, SD, Emerald Plaza provides the Black Hills with the ultimate in home design and construction that you will enjoy for years. An 8000 sq. ft. showroom allows you to view, touch, coordinate and select all of the components that will become your home. This is all made possible by trade partners working under one roof to make your dreams a reality.
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Recognized for our “ Homes of Distinction” and with over 50 years of experience we provide Hand Crafted Log Homes, Post and Beam Style Homes, and Conventional Stick Built Homes. Our staff can assist in remodels, complete home construction and commercial projects. Every project is unique and yet they all have some of the same needs, to be done right the first time, to be done on time and of course within budget. RL Construction and Design believes that accomplishing your goals begins with good planning. That’s why every project will go through hours of planning so everyone knows the scope of work, time frame and what the budget is before we start. Our expert staff can guide you through every aspect of the project's details answering any questions you might have. Call RL Construction and Design for your free estimate, review, consultation and honest evaluation of your next project.
In the heart of the Black Hills and located near Hill City our newly constructed custom log cottages are sure to provide a memorable vacation experience. Our lodging accommodations are great for family vacations, honeymoons, week or weekend get-a-ways and of course family Reunions. Centrally located to all the great attractions the Black Hills has to offer such as Mt. Rushmore, The Mickelson Trail and Crazy Horse Monument to name a few. Black Hills Vacation Lodging is located near the little Mountain Town of Hill City. Hill City is a great little town tucked right in the middle of the Black Hills with many great things to do for the whole family. Although not large in population you will find the people friendly and the services warm. Our cottages are sure to be a welcomed and cozy retreat after a full day of exploring the Black Hills. Make your reservations online 24/7 by clicking here or call during normal business hours.
We all hear a lot of numbers that define energy efficiency and brightness in light bulbs. This article describes what lumen means, what it measures, what is considered a good lumen output and how LED lights fit into the lumen spectrum.
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Chances are, in most homes if you add together all the leaks and cracks you'll end up with a hole the size of a medicine ball! Air leaks can attest to 20-40% of heat loss during the winter and cool loss in the summer. If you're looking for a good, and inexpensive place to start your home energy audit- then begin with a hunt for these hidden energy drains.
With soaring energy costs in the country the question is being asked more and more if an energy efficient home should be given special consideration when being appraised? The answer is yes. As energy costs continue to raise, the value of a home that is more efficient then the standard home should receive higher valuation and that is just where the industry is beginning to turn.
Almost daily, you hear news reports about the increasing numbers of homes in foreclosure. What you don't hear reported is how increasing energy costs are so often the cause of this devastating problem.
Many people when buying a home do not think about how much a home costs to operate. Not realizing these operating costs can lead to foreclosure. Could this be you?
In the Heart of the Hills near Hill City, SD, 
