Why Wouldn't You...
If you could incorporate a roof system that the market requests and regulations mandate, provided leading-edge efficiency and simplicity and all with no more cost...Why Wouldn't You?Type: Presentation
Sponsor: 3 IN 1 ROOF
Using, Heating, and Saving Water
This guide looks at some of the latest and best strategies in heating, conserving and reclaiming water in the residential setting, both single and multifamily situations.Type: Guide
Sponsors: ProudGreenBuilding.com , ProudGreenHome.com
A Close Look at Radiant Heating Options
Radiant floor heating is not new, but recent advances in technology and efficiencies have resulted in homeowners and heating contractors taking a close look at these systems. This white paper looks at a few radiant heating options and identifies one that is leading the way in efficiency.Type: White Paper
Sponsor: STEP Warmfloor
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The Midwest: A heartland with a heart for sustainability
Founder and chairman Bob Fincher used part of his summer vacation to tour Midwest companies that are championing the integration of green technologies and tactics into our homes and other buildings. Here's what he found.
Stone Plank Mimics Vintage Barn Wood | Video
Each plank is carefully hand painted to display the patina of weather-worn boards.
2018 Kitchen Updates Address Decluttering Obsessions
Countertops, in particular, are having a real moment today as homeowners focus on decluttering surfaces for a sleek and tidy kitchen post-renovation.
Bar Carts, All-White Kitchens and Succulents Expected to Go Out of Style in 2018
Expect to see more color in kitchens next year, especially for homeowners planning to sell.
Luxury Floating Home Designed for Durability
Exterior materials were chosen for longevity and ease of maintenance.
5 Steps to Plan Your Home Remodeling Job
Whether it’s a total home renovation or a simple room addition there is one thing that all remodels have in common, no matter their complexity—without planning they can quickly become stressful.
Shaw Floors Announces 2018 Color of the Year | Video
There's a yearning for warmer hues and we see that coming to life as touches of gold and brass accents.
Choosing Natural Stone – Sustainable Beauty with Unique Character
Natural stone remains one of the premier natural design and building materials. Find out why professionals trust natural stone to create a unique look with a minimal impact on the environment.
EEBA takes summit to new level
Annual event revamped with stronger focus on high-performance building
Self-Regulating Radiant Heating System’s Innovation Demonstrated
Due to the self-regulating properties of the STEP system, the molecular structure of the heating elements only allow the consumption of energy that is needed to maintain the heat at a given location.
Subflooring Secrets for Squeakless Floors
Builders know that squeaky floors are on of the most common reasons for call backs. And they can be real pain to fix. The best approach is to avoid squeaks in the first place by using a few subflooring secrets of the best pro builders. Here are a few qualities you should look for in subflooring to help ensure quiet, stiff floors.Invention of Self-Regulating, Low-Voltage Radiant Heating is Just the Beginning
Electro Plastics, Inc. (EPI) (dba STEP Warmfloor) invented the only low-voltage, flat, homogeneous self-regulating Positive Temperature Coefficient (PTC) heater in the world, but that is just the beginning: it still needs a stronger government and industry recognition.
Sustainable Design: Proud Green Home of Louisville
The Proud Green Home of Louisville is a sustainable, high performance home that will earn certification from multiple green building organizations.Energy Management: Proud Green Home of Louisville
One of the top goals of the Proud Green Home of Louisville was to create a highly energy efficient yet very livable home.
Resource Emerges for Tiny House DIY-ers (Video)
So appealing is the tiny house, that many adventurous DIY-ers have set out to build their own tiny home.See More »