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That faint sucking sound you hear may be vampire appliances draining electricity from your walls. Vampires are electr...
Today of all days, take one step toward protecting the planet, and your monthly utility costs will benefit as well.
During our long experience with incandescent light bulbs, we got used to thinking about light in terms of wattage. Bu...
While our 50 Shades may not be as sexy as the blockbuster novel, these green tips for the home promise gratifying results and earth-friendly fulfillment.
Adopt one of these 12 home energy saving ideas and save money on utilities in 2013.
We hear a lot about lighting and energy efficiency, but can the right light bulb really be effective in reducing mont...
From bicycles to home soda-maker systems, we've gathered 11 green gift ideas for the earth-minded person on your list.
The next generations will face fuel costs so high, they’ll make the standard twentieth-century under-insulated stick-...
Harnessing the sun's energy to power homes is a viable and increasingly cost-effective option for homeowners.
Which projects will do the most good to lower your utility bills? A professional home energy audit can help you decid...
Today, September 14th, is the kickoff of the 2012 Solar Decathlon, and this year it’s being held in sunny Spain. List...
Wherever lights are accidentally left on a lot, your home is leaking money. Sometimes, just changing the switch can s...
If you have a south-facing roof without solar panels on it, you’re probably paying too much for hot water. LISTENList...
Use the sun's rays to create electricity and lower your bills!
Installing a solar hot water system makes sense for the environment and your wallet.
As April 15 bears down, you might be able to save a little "scratch" if your 2011 home improvements fell within the n...
Eco-friendly thinking when buying for the home is not just for environmental activists anymore. You can also save money by shifting to energy-efficient appliances.
Cooktops that use magnets to generate heat. Lawn trimmers without wheels. Dishwashers for outdoors. Innovation is hap...
Follow these 8 simple ways to reduce your energy consumption and energy bills!
Despite what you may have heard—the incandescent light bulb is not going the way of the dinosaur. "It will, however...
Solar or photovoltaic systems are an increasingly popular way to offset rising utility bills — just place them in the sun and let them go to work converting sunli...
Homeowners have access to a growing variety of interactive green tools, on websites of government agencies, organizations, and businesses, that can be used to est...
Improve efficiency in electricity usage from the beginning--the bulb.
Identify energy-loss areas to cut costs and increase comfort.
The Beasleys selected Pella Architect Series windows for their 1895 home. The windows are Energy Star rated for high efficiency and feature replica-style hardware.
Bob visits the South Bronx, NY, where Habitat for Humanity has partnered with private developer Les Bluestone to create a green oasis for low-income families that...
Architect Mary Kennedy and Bob tour her Georgian Colonial family home in Westchester County, NY. After a flood ruined the house, the challenge was to salvage and ...
Bob visits with architect Alan Shope who has built a unique earth-bermed house at his farm in Upstate New York.
Bob meets with Bill Zoeller to discuss the ways this property will be 50% more energy efficient that a typical Florida Home.
At the Cobb Hill co-housing community, Bob and general contractor Mark Albee look at some of the energy efficient and eco-friendly products in use.
Bob talks with Deane Evans (from the Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing) and Ren Anderson (from the National Renewable Engergy Laboratory) about phot...
Janet MacIlvaine and George James (from the Department of Energy) show Bob how they conduct a blower door test.
