While the outdoor-kitchen trend continues to be as popular as ever, it's based upon a little secret: it requires two of everything, including furniture and appliances. Now, NanaWall Systems has …
Last December, Pantone's expert panel named "Emerald" the 2013 Color of the Year, citing it to be "a color of elegance and beauty that enhances our sense of well-being, balance, and harmony." And …
Installation of the high performance windows will make all the difference in the ultimate efficiency of the The Pumpkin Ridge Passive House, built near Portland by Hammer & Hand. The home uses …
If installing new high-performance windows is not in your budget, give your heating and cooling system a break with low-E film on your windows. Low-emissive or low-E film, commonly found in the best …
Skylights can be a great way to let sunshine into your house and releasing hot stuffy air without running the air conditioner. However, depending on the house it can be difficult to open or to run …
According to the 2012 National Association of Home Builders™ (NAHB®) "What Home Buyers Really Want" study, new and potential home buyers focus in on quality and appearance when looking at …
Designing daylight into a home can cut lighting use significantly, but skylights have been a source of heat loss. However, Wasco Skylight Products introduced two new unit skylights, the EcoSky and …
A new Arizona home is taking energy efficiency to new levels with an expected HERS rating of -17. The HERS, or Home Energy Rating System, index is an analysis of how energy efficient a home is …
Once found only in commercial buildings, dynamic glass is making its way into the residential sector. SAGE is providing its patented SageGlass® dynamic glass for NextGen TV's new online TV series …
If you're in the market for a fiberglass entry door, look for one with the ENERGY STAR label to qualify for federal tax credits. With the approval of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 …
Thinking about replacing windows and doors in your home with energy-efficient upgrades? Uncle Sam will make it a little easier through 2013, thanks to the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012. The …
As part of the Fiscal Cliff legislation, tax credits for home energy efficiency improvements were extended. Products such as window film installed in residential structures qualify for the tax credit …
For architects, builders and contractors, it just got easier to seal door and window openings in homes under construction. DuPont has launched the Tyvek Fluid Applied Flashing - Brush Formulation …
Military stealth technology finds its way into windows and doors designed to insulate and block air and water filtration are part of BASF's BEYOND.High Performance net-zero energy home at the …
Thinking about upgrading your home's windows in order to save money through better energy efficiency? The Better Business Bureau and the National Fenestration Rating Council advise that you balance …
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is unveiling the utility's first zero net energy home display and modular classroom at its Energy Training Center in Stockton, Calif.
Denver-based New Town Builders has won the "Green Builder Home of the Year/Production Builder" from Green Builder magazine. The award was based upon how the builder constructed the home for top …
In San Diego, homeowners converted a garage into a guest house complete with LED lighting, energy-efficient windows, insulation, a tankless water heater, water conserving toilet and a low-voltage …
Energy–efficient windows and doors offer some of the most effective ways to make your home green. Eco-friendly options include high-performance glazing and coatings, with many products made of sustainable and recyclable materials.
While the outdoor-kitchen trend continues to be as popular as ever, it's based upon a little secret: it requires two of everything, including furniture and appliances. Now, NanaWall Systems has …
Last December, Pantone's expert panel named "Emerald" the 2013 Color of the Year, citing it to be "a color of elegance and beauty that enhances our sense of well-being, balance, and harmony." And …
Installation of the high performance windows will make all the difference in the ultimate efficiency of the The Pumpkin Ridge Passive House, built near Portland by Hammer & Hand. The home uses …
If installing new high-performance windows is not in your budget, give your heating and cooling system a break with low-E film on your windows. Low-emissive or low-E film, commonly found in the best …1 comment
Skylights can be a great way to let sunshine into your house and releasing hot stuffy air without running the air conditioner. However, depending on the house it can be difficult to open or to run …
According to the 2012 National Association of Home Builders™ (NAHB®) "What Home Buyers Really Want" study, new and potential home buyers focus in on quality and appearance when looking at …
If you're in the market for a fiberglass entry door, look for one with the ENERGY STAR label to qualify for federal tax credits. With the approval of the American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012 …
For high performance windows and doors, look for the ENERGY STAR qualification, backed by the NFRC's rating standards.
Install energy-efficient windows and doors to cut costs and save on monthly utility bills.2 comments- Teena Hammond
Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) is unveiling the utility's first zero net energy home display and modular classroom at its Energy Training Center in Stockton, Calif.1 comment- Teena Hammond
In San Diego, homeowners converted a garage into a guest house complete with LED lighting, energy-efficient windows, insulation, a tankless water heater, water conserving toilet and a low-voltage …- Teena Hammond
