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DIY tips to keep your homes cool & pest-free this summer
As temperatures are starting to rise, now is the perfect time to "summer proof" your home. Just as important as winter-proofing, there are several straight forward DIY projects that will quickly …
| A non-profit homebuilder in Florida is experimenting with structural insulated panels (SIPS) to build a home in a historic neighborhood. The Florida Home Partnership has teamed up with Hillsborough County and the Gramatica Group to build their first … | |
 | Neeraj Jain believes that we could be living in homes that are much more sustainable than what is currently on the market. The former CEO of an electronics company realized that the moves the industry was making toward greener homes were baby steps … |
 | Thousand of homes have vented crawl spaces but homeowners are discovering that closing the crawl space can halt water problems and save energy. Closing crawl spaces is a recently developed technique in both new and existing homes because it saves … |
| Add deep sky blue to the range of colors in polished concrete masonry block that can give a home a unique look. Bay Block LLC, a Michigan-based manufacturer of polished concrete masonry block, has developed line of concrete masonry blocks with vivid … | |
| When Dr. Jim Farr, the Executive Director of St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity in River Falls, Wis., and the Board of Directors decided to embark on the development of an innovative, sustainable community and wanted to secure a LEED for Homes … | |
 | Although basements are a popular home feature, ensuring a dry basement that doesn't reduce energy efficiency is a tall order. One solution is insulated concrete panels and forms. According to the National Association of Home Builders "What Home … |
 | The St. Croix Valley Habitat for Humanity is building an 18-home Eco Village as part of its vision for a sustainable and integrated community. Habitat World, the monthly magazine of Habitat for Humanity International, featured the Wisconsin project … |
 | Homeowner Roger Deihm was so pleased with the Superior Walls precast foundation system used in the construction of his first home in 1997 that he made it a requirement for builders to use the same Xi™ wall panels in the construction of his new … |
| With tax season upon us, many homeowners who recently completed energy efficiency updates to their homes or are planning to do so in the coming year may qualify for a little help from Uncle Sam. Congress recently extended a tax credit for energy … | |
 | The soil below about 4 feet depth in most climates is at a constant 50 degree temperature — almost benign in its impact on heating or cooling. Conversely exposed concrete foundation walls are a true heat sink and either need to be insulated or … |
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BioBased Insulation Project Profile: Southern California Gas Company Advanced Homes
Vision Development has built a two-story home in the Studio City neighborhood of Los Angeles as part of the Advanced Homes Case Study Program with the Southern California Gas Company. With all the …Type: Case StudySponsored by: Rhino Linings -
Frequently Asked Questions About Spray Foam Insulation
This fact sheet answers frequently asked questions about spray foam insulation.Type: Fact SheetSponsored by: Rhino Linings -
Spray Foam Insulation Energy-Efficient Retrofit Case Study
Initial results from a research study in East Tennessee shows that energy-efficient upgrades, including energy-saving spray foam insulation, can pay off for homeowners by reducing heating costs by 35 …Type: Case StudySponsored by: Rhino Linings -
Introduction to Insulated Concrete Form Construction
If you'd like to live in a green energy-efficient home but think it's too expensive, think again. Today homebuilders can use surprisingly affordable building technology that offers significant …Type: White PaperSponsored by: Fox Blocks -
The Home Energy Revolution
The focus of today's building revolution is on improving housing performance - specifically energy use. The changes taking place rival the impact of indoor plumbing, modern electricity and …Type: White PaperSponsored by: Huber Engineered Woods
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