 | With the current state of the national economy, consumers are looking for ways to reduce costs wherever they can — operation of their homes is certainly no exception. In direct response to their customers' needs, and their own desire to "do … |
 | If your number one objective is to preserve a building site, the answer for you is to select a pre-manufactured home. The disturbance to the site is limited to building the foundation; and, if you elect not to build a basement, that can be limited … |
| On our new home construction sites, we are recycling or reusing 80 percent of the construction waste, all of which is diverted from landfills. But as we've learned, it takes a good measure of proactiveness and thoroughness to realize this diversion … |
 | You only get one chance to make a first impression. While this is a familiar and seemingly obvious statement, think of the times you have walked into a store, dental office or restaurant and the sights, sounds and smells you first notice are less … |
 | Ways to keep a building site clean while constructing or remodeling a home: Have a plan of where all construction materials will be stored during the building process Have a designated refuse and reuse piles, separate items that can be recycled … |
 | One of the stories I am publishing this week is on the importance of a clean building site. I asked several of the experts who blog for ProudGreenHome to share their thoughts on the subject. The answers weren't a surprise to me, both as editor of … |
 | Flynner Building Company builds certified green homes and provides third party certification at no cost. We save our clients thousands of dollars in energy costs and we prove it. In the past, we could offer certified green construction at no … |
 | A home performance upgrade should improve the health, comfort, and energy efficiency of your home. You can begin with inspecting the barrier between conditioned and unconditioned space. You can use incense and a flashlight. Common areas of leakage … |
 | Is it possible to build a house too tight? Is that a problem? How will it dry? No matter the audience I have, whether an experience builder, a building inspector or a home owner, I often get these questions. Somehow the notion of building a house … |
| In the summer of 2010, Flynner Building Company built a certified green home for a new homeowner. We interviewed him recently about the experience and the home's performance. This is a case study on that project.The homeowner selected Flynner … |
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Geothermal Guide Coming Soon
Increasing energy costs have many homeowners looking for new ways to save money. According to the Department of Energy, the average homeowner pays about $1,900 a year on utilities, most of it going …Type: GuideSponsored by: Enertech Global, LLC -
How to Sell More Homes in Today's Market
Building green homes, and properly marketing them, is how builders are thriving in a tough economy.Type: White PaperSponsored by: ProudGreenHome.com -
Sustainability Trends Guide - Coming Soon
The newest trends in sustainability are now showcased throughout this Guide. Companies globally have a sustainable message to tell in sustainability. The products and trends are greatly enhancing our …Type: GuideSponsored by: SCHOTT North America -
Minimal Site Disruption with RetroFast
RetroFast unique design system makes it optimal for minimal disrutpion during installation.Type: Case StudySponsored by: Bio-Microbics -
High-Quality Effluent Solution in a Small Footprint
A three-bedroom home on a small lot in Juneau, Alaska had a failed drainfield and limited space for a replacement solution. No room was available for a conventional drainfield. Direct discharge of …Type: Case StudySponsored by: Anua
