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Home energy audit and retrofit program improves historic cottagePortland homeowner Jody Naff's 1912 cottage was just 1,300 square feet in size, but nearly impossible to heat in the winter. So when Clean Energy Works Oregon (CEWO) launched last year she was among the first to sign up for the program and its …
Green home building and remodeling expected to increase five-fold by 2016Green home building and remodeling are growing fast, with a five-fold increase predicted by 2016, according to a study released today at the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) International Builders' Show in Orlando, Fla. More than 200 …
Remodeling with a clean siteMany people dread the thought of remodeling their home because of the mess it creates. Trying to keep it clean can be hard, but here are some tips to consider: Choose a subcontractor that specifically lists end-of-day clean up as part of the job, or …
10 Green building predictions for 2012 from Earth Advantage InstituteEarth Advantage Institute, a nonprofit green building resource that has certified more than 12,000 homes, announced its annual prediction of 10 green building trends to watch in 2012. The trends, which range from a boom in certified multifamily …
Home remodel turns into LEED rebuildShane and Erinn Farrell never planned on tearing down their early 1900s bungalow in Minneapolis. For the first six years they lived there, the modest two-bedroom home was perfect for just the two of them, but they needed more room for a family …
Budget-friendly home remodeling (Slideshow)When a home starts to feel a bit unlivable, it's time to think about remodeling. As architect and author Duo Dickinson points out in his new book, Staying Put — Remodel Your House to Get the Home You Want, you can remodel to find your dream …
Save money, environment with green home improvement projectsIn the dead of winter, when staying warm and cozy can mean making the heater work overtime, many homeowners look for home improvements that will keep energy bills from soaring. So this is the perfect time to do green home improvement projects that …
Author shares green remodeling tipsThe very nature of remodeling means that a home will likely be more green because the homeowners have chosen to remain in their house and make it more suitable, and often, more energy efficient. This premise is what author and architect Sarah …
Florida home remodel results in energy savingsPaul Shahriari built his dream home in Florida, starting in an unusual way. He bought a small home in foreclosure that was in dire need of repair. The home, built in 1968, was approximately 1,700 square feet and in need of insulation, a new roof and …
Remodel to get the home you wantThere's no need to buy a new home or tear down an existing one to create the home of your dreams. It's possible to remodel and completely change the interior and exterior of a home without sacrificing good design. Architect Duo Dickinson has …
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