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Create a Home Recycling Station
Today, taking out the garbage is a complex chore because it includes a wide range of recyclables. To simplify the task, learn ... |
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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 ... |
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Cut the Costs of Home Heating
Keep warm and comfortable this winter and lower your utility bills with some energy-efficient home improvements. |
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Deconstructing Engineered Wood
Engineered wood can offer superior strength over many building materials. |
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Earth-Sheltered Houses
Let's assume you're in the market for a new home. Let's further assume that, like many other people, you're concerned about ... |
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Easy Greening: Affordable Ways to Green Your Home
Some homeowners are looking for a quick green fix, whether to prep a home for sale or to stay current. Here are some easy, ... |
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Energy Star Homes
The Energy Star qualified home sticker or certificate means a house has been independently verified to meet the EPA’s strict ... |
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EnergyWise House: An Ultra Energy-Efficient Home in the Desert
BobVila.com's "EnergyWise" project demonstrates how site, design and materials combine to bring maximum energy efficiency to ... |
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EnergyWise House: Building a Smarter, More Efficient Window
Technology already exists to let windows darken, lighten, or almost completely block the sun and its heat from entering your ... |
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EnergyWise House: Building with Insulated Concrete Forms
Approved by insurers and energy providers alike, Insulated Concrete Forms (ICFs) bring energy-efficient design and home ... |
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EnergyWise House: Using Windows to Beat the Heat
Here comes the sun! Properly planning a home's window layout can frame scenic vistas while preventing solar rays from pushing ... |
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EnergyWise House: Video Resource Library
Here is a complete listing of the EnergyWise House project videos. |
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EPA Pressures the Wood-Preservative Industry to Change
With an EPA ban on CCA-treated wood going into effect, are decks going to crumble, picnic tables disintegrate, and play sets ... |
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Financing an Energy-Efficient Home
The average homeowner spends close to $1,300 a year on utility bills. But an energy-efficient home—with such features as ... |
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Fireplace Innovations
Improvements in technology give homeowners beautiful design options, increased energy efficiency and the ability to add a ... |
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Going Green: Long-Term Benefits Worth Higher Price Tag
Purchasing pricier environmentally sustainable household items now might very well save the green on trees and in your wallet ... |
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Green Backlash: The Wind Turbine Controversy
As the nation rushes to add renewable energy to its power portfolio, a growing chorus of homeowners and others are expressing ... |
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Green Cleaning: Indoors
Want to use less caustic, more natural cleaning products but afraid they just won’t get your house as sparkling clean as you ... |
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Green Cleaning: Outdoors
Think swapping caustic chemicals for more eco-friendly options means you won't be able to get your outdoors clean? Making the ... |
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Green Home Innovations
From recycled paper countertops to carpets made from corn, you might be surprised at what's in a "green" home. Check out these ... |
