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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 …
 | Torn between the Devine Date or the Devine Almond to repaint your bedroom? There's a new tool to help select just the right color of zero-VOC interior paint from Devine Color. Devine Color is available in 209 trend-proof luminous hues organized into … |
 | Do your part to stop the flow during the EPA's annual Fix-a-Leak week, which is March 18-24, 2013. Each year, more than 1 trillion gallons of water leaks from the plumbing in U.S. homes according to the EPA WaterSense Program. Repairing dripping … |
 | All of us spend way too much time indoors, where the air can actually be worse than outdoor air for your health. Studies from the Environmental Protection Agency have shown levels of pollutants in your home to be at least five times higher than … |
 | The first snowfall of the season is picturesque, but the novelty begins to wear off after snow becomes inconvenient and creates damage to a home. Winter weather increases the vulnerability to a homeowner's roof. Preparing a roof before inclement … |
 | The heart of the home, the kitchen is often the prime target for home improvement and lighting makeovers. Lamps Plus, the nation's largest lighting retailer has identified the top five kitchen lighting trends for spring 2013, culled from customer … |
 | There are five main benefits to living in a green home, everything from a better return on investment to having a positive environmental impact: A healthier home environment through improved indoor air quality. A more comfortable home due to fewer … |
 | Winter is coming fast, with the days growing shorter and outdoor temps dropping. It's crunch time for preparing a house for winter to maximize energy efficiency and save on utility bills. The typical U.S. homeowner, regardless of location, loses … |
 | Contributed by Jonathan Wierengo, director of marketing for The Tapco Group Eco-entrepreneur Paul Shahriari wanted to incorporate the latest green building techniques to upgrade his yellow ranch house, clad in stucco and in need of a new roof and … |
| Upgrading windows is one way to improve comfort and energy efficiency in a home. The folks at WindowsReplacement.net offer up six new technologies in the replacement window market that homeowners should consider. Low-emissivity (low-E) glass keeps … | |
| In Tempe, Ariz., homeowners are adding green upgrades to their homes to help them sell faster. Rick Vullo wanted his home to sell faster so he called on GreenStreet Development to help him make the house more attractive in the marketplace. Based on … | |
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Exterior Home Design Elements that Work Together
This white paper, sponsored by Ply Gem, discusses the benefits and strategies of creating a Designed Exterior home.Type: White PaperSponsored by: Ply Gem -
Home Exteriors: Choosing the Perfect Look and Materials for Your New Home or Home Remodel
Using specially designed products for new home construction or a home remodel can help homeowners improve the appearance of their home—and reduce overall maintenance needs and cost.Type: GuideSponsored by: Ply Gem -
Energy-efficient tips to heating and cooling
At least half of your home's energy bill is generated through the heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system. Following basic energy-efficient tips about space heating can make a big …Type: White PaperSponsored by: ProudGreenHome.com -
A Guide to Energy-Efficient Heating and Cooling
Learn about Energy Star solutions for heating, ventilating and air conditioning systems in this guide from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.Type: GuideSource: Energy Star -
15 Things You Can Do To Green An Existing Home Or Building
There are many simple things you can do to make your existing home or building more energy efficient.Type: BrochureSource: Common Fire
