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Designing a perfect residential wall-Part 1
Part 1 Atlanta, Georgia has a reputation for getting pretty darn hot, but it can also get pretty dang cold (No snickering from you Northerners, please!). Believe it or not, Atlantans use more energy …- Chris Laumer-Giddens -
Curb appeal in an emerging market
As the housing market continues to make strides forward in the recovery, builders and buyers alike are taking a fresh look at home design and the products creating the most desirable abodes for …- Shelley Ross -
Heating Water: A Tankless Job
Water Heaters are the Second-Largest Energy User in Homes Water heaters account for more than 14 percent of national residential energy consumption, and while most building professionals and …2 comments- Trey Hoffman -
14 Design don'ts for high performance homes
There are a lot of ways to design a home. Designing one for high performance, though, or even better-than-average performance, has many recommended best practices that are based on a lot of research …2 comments- Chris Laumer-Giddens -
Are you smarter than your Smart Meter?
When I first started researching this topic, I didn't care much about how a smart meter functions. I simply assumed that because of the name, it must be good technology that can help me save money on …- Tamarah Long -
LEDs: Lighting for the long term
Following the lead of countries around the globe, the United States has bid adieu to 100- and 75-watt incandescent bulbs. Manufacturing of 60- and 40-watt bulbs will cease in 2014 as part of the U.S …- Carmen Pastore -
Is there real progress toward reducing GHG emissions in the home building sector?
Are homeowners today becoming more "green" in their habits due to necessity? According to Ed Mazria of Architecture2030.org, " We know the urban built environment produces 70 percent of the global …- Tamarah Long -
Eco-enhancing the luxury spa
Turning a bathroom into a luxurious spa—one of today's hottest design trends—can be attainable for the eco-conscious. Better yet, being eco-conscious when remodeling can also be good for …- Trey Hoffman -
Navigating the Lighting Aisle (Infographic)
The lighting aisle. It can be an overwhelming place. How do you choose between CFLs, LEDs and a myriad of other technologies? What's a lumen? What does color rendering mean? Will you see more savings …- Carmen Pastore -
Enertech Global on the set of This Old House: Essex Project
As a writer and media enthusiast, I've always been fascinated by media production. Between the personalities, the crew, and stress of deadlines, it's quite impressive when a show comes together …- Caryn Tomer -
3 ways glass is forging a sustainable future
A quick look around the modern home will reveal the growing influence of sustainable thinking. Glass in particular is helping homeowners reduce energy consumption without compromising on design …- Linda Mayer -
10 reasons to retrofit
The motivating factors behind investing in energy retrofits vary from person to person. Some are interested in leaving a smaller footprint on the earth; others simply want lower utility bills. Here …1 comment- Heather Ferrier Laminack -
Don’t like your electric rate? Reduce it!
Gas prices are on the rise. Electric rates are on the rise. Everywhere you turn prices are going up. What if you could buy an appliance that would reduce your electric rate? You can! Install a …1 comment- Doug Schuster -
NAHB IBS: Vegas bound
Are you ready for Vegas? And no, I'm not talking about a junket to play slot machines. It's nearly time for the NAHB's International Builders' Show (IBS) on Jan. 22-24 at the Las Vegas Convention …- Teena Hammond -
Going green in the new year
It's easy to make 2013 your most sustainable year yet. How about making a New Year's resolution to contribute your part to this planet and re-use some wonderful eco-friendly products around your home …- Farah Ahmad -
Goodbye, 75-watt light bulb
It's the new year and time to say goodbye to the 75-watt incandescent bulb. On January 1 it was phased out in favor of higher-efficiency lights such as LEDs, CFLs and halogen. On January 1, 2012, 100 …- Teena Hammond -
Enhancing energy efficiency from the ground up
There's no doubt about it in the northern half of America, winter is here. Water freezes, the ground hardens, and homeowners' foundations will feel the effects. Whether your goal is to minimize …- Gary Parsons -
Roof recycling rewards
GAF's Certified Green Roofer program encourages greener business practices by paying companies for recycling roofing materials. To date, the two-year-old program has paid more than $60,000 in …- Heather Ferrier Laminack -
A place that inspires
After too long of a hiatus from blogging, I am back with lots of good information to share! We are getting close to breaking ground on the Idea House, and I am loving making all of the selections for …- Kelly Emerine -
When can I install a geothermal system?
Of course the best time to install a geothermal system is when the weather is perfect! A wonderful 72 degree day perhaps? While wearing short sleeves and seeing not a drop of sweat anywhere on the …- Steve Fowler
Save Our Septic® (S.O.S.) Wastewater Adventure Series
Common Sense: Sustainable Construction and Home Energy
