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Today’s home automation products allow homeowners to take an active role in managing power consumption while controlling home climate, lighting, and security. People can start saving ener...
Cabinetry is commonplace in kitchens, bathrooms, and often home offices and family rooms. But while durability, style, and color often dominate our selections, other factors to consider a...
With the increased emphasis on saving the environment and costs, there is renewed interest in “advanced framing” construction techniques, which were proven effective more than a decade ag...
From water conservation to efficient lighting and green cleaning, the bathroom is an ideal room to make eco-friendly. Major changes can be made in a remodel or new construction, but a qui...
The U. S. Environmental Protection Agency, through its Energy Star program, enables consumers to easily identify homes that meet strict energy-efficiency guidelines. In addition, the agen...
New PhilosophyThe average American house has more than doubled in size since the 1950s, standing at more than 2,300 square feet. But there is a growing sentiment that bigger is not better...
Unlike photovoltaic systems, which convert the sun’s energy into electricity, active solar thermal systems transform sun-heated fluid into space heat and hot water. Systems consist of ele...
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 sunlight to electricity. Photo...
Modular homes are built to the same local and state codes as traditional stick-built homes. The way they differ is how and where they are built, with some builders going well beyond eco-f...
Rather than trying to dominate or overrun nature, some companies are being inspired by it, and with good reason. Over eons, nature’s “laboratory” has developed sustainable solutions to li...
