Learn about building a more energy efficient home with Bob Vila, including information on energy saving lightbulbs and natural home cooling, video tours of energy efficient homes, and more.
Concrete Forms for Floors, Roofs, Decks Energy-efficiency, fire resistance, low-maintenance, and speed of construction are some of the benefits of concrete homes. Concrete deck forms ...
Convenience Products Larry Ratliff from Convenience Products joins energy expert Steve Easley to talk about strategies to fill the 1000s of tiny gaps around windows ...
Converting Shipping Containers for Housing Steel shipping containers, often seen as rusting hulks stacked high upon the decks of cargo ships or in ports, are being converted into homes and ...
Cooling Your Home Naturally There are several methods to reduce or even replace the use of an air conditioning system by using nonmechanical ways to keep your home cool when ...
Creating a Zero-Energy Home The concept of a Zero-Energy Home, one that produces enough energy to power itself over the course of a year, is gaining respect and backing from ...
Creating Summer Shadows Simple ideas to help create a shady spot to protect you from the hot summer sun.
Custom-Bilt Metals Need a roof that will last a lifetime? Custom-Bilt Metals' "LastTime" Metal Roofing Systems are most commonly selected for use over solid decks, ...
Demand Water Systems Demand water heaters (Tankless or Instantaneous) are common in Japan and Europe. They began appearing in the United States about 25 years ago. ...
Direct-Vent Fireplace Installation Jack Murdock from RMI and Craig Ryans from Vermont Castings of Mississauga, Ontario, demonstrate how simple it is to have gas appliances and heat ...
