What Every Homeowner Should Know About Entry Door Replacement
A homeowner’s entry door is the portal to the family’s daily life, used throughout every day by family and friends. It’s no wonder that when it comes to replacing an entry door several important aspects need to be considered and researched before the purchase.Type: Special Report
Sponsor: ProVia
High-Performance Roofing Systems at No or Little Additional Cost
Innovations make roofing tiles more affordable and cost-efficient than ever, even when adding solar to the mix. Here’s how.Type: White Paper
Sponsor: 3 IN 1 ROOF
Today's Residential Greenhouses: Grown with Efficiency and Imagination
This white paper takes a look at how residential greenhouses have evolved to become more efficient and identifies questions to keep in mind if you're considering one.Type: White Paper
Sponsor: Solar Innovations
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ICFs helping protect these 8 waterfront homes
Blocks used to help structures endure Mother Nature's fury while still promoting appealing aesthetics
Consumer interest in sustainability driving Realtors' focus
Study: Environmentally friendly features important in choosing where, what home to buy
5 reasons to build homes with ICFs
Solid foundation improves home's function
Prefab approach bridges gap in sustainable Calif. home market
With local builders overwhelmed, alternative method can erect residences in just eight hours
See how new luxury town homes beat Utah's tough energy code
This is one of the first projects completed under Utah’s latest energy conservation codes that require a layer of exterior insulation.
Why are these green homes 96% better than other houses?
Each home was tested by an independent third party energy rater to develop a HERS Index score.
A look at the spray foam insulation and wall systems in the net zero energy Jacobson house
The home and insulation installer were recognized with a 2018 Industry Excellence Award, winning first prize in the Residential Wall category.
Interior paint done the right way
Putting a good finish on the interior walls of a home is more than just slapping paint on a wall and calling it a day. Every home is different, and so is every paint job.
Make your backyard the life of the party with a landscaping project
Transforming the yard into more living space makes it a prime destination for the next garden party or backyard barbecue.
NYC's first Passive House apartment building open for rent
Because they are built to such a high level of airtightness, the apartments use heat from daily activities such as laundry to help warm the home.
Find your good life in the agrihood
Boston-based developer Freehold Communities has plans for eight communities nationwide, several of which are built around the concept of the "agrihood."
Video | Vulnerable families will love a new 3D printed 'home safe home'
The 3D-printed home serves as a proof-of-concept for sustainable homebuilding that will allow for safer, more affordable homes for more families, faster than ever.
Tiny Home Cabin Concept Inspired by the Latvian Coast
Stretched up like a vertical lantern toward the sky, the cabin becomes a recognizable symbol.
Actually, This Net Zero Home Produces More Energy Than It Uses
Settled in the old Seattle neighborhood amidst 100-year-old craftsman style homes, the 3-story, 2,117 square-foot contemporary home stands out as a testament to maximum efficiency.
Tiny Happy Home Blends Indoor and Outdoor Living on Maui
In addition to a spacious outdoor entertaining area and a full-size chef’s kitchen, a multi-purpose master bedroom was a must have for the owners.See More »