Florida County Proposes Metal Roof Mandate
While more than 50 million people now live along the nation’s hurricane-prone coastlines, extreme climate occurrences aren’t just a coastal concern anymore.
3 Questions Homeowners Should Ask Before Replacing Your Heating System
Households heating with natural gas are expected to spend an average of $635 this winter -- 22 percent more than last winter.
Tips to Save Energy During the Cold Winter Months
With Massachusetts National Grid customers facing a 34 percent increase in the cost of electricity this winter, homeowners need to take steps to reduce their energy usage. Ryan Williams, general manager of 128 Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electric, gives tips...
Renovation Projects That Return the Best ROI
Adding space or comfort, or getting rid of problem areas like a leaky roof may drive upgrading your home. If that's the case, you may not care as much about resale value. But home renovation projects can also pay off...
Updated Low-Income Solar and Energy Upgrade Program Helps Thousands in Bay Area, LA
These upgrades will help families to lower their monthly utility bills, improve the comfort of their homes, and contribute to the fight against climate change.
Stop Water Damage With Smart Shutoff Valve
With the Shutoff Valve, homeowners can have peace of mind.
Residential Metal Market Share Jumps to 14% in North America
Twenty-nine percent of homeowners reported that they selected metal roofing because it was attractive.
Plumbing Safety Tips for Hurricane Preparation
If you're dealing with rain and flooding from hurricanes and tropical storms, there are some things you can do to prepare your home. Check all downspouts and roof gutters to ensure they are securely fastened, free of debris and draining...
5 Ways to Rebuild A Problem Lawn for Fall
It isn't easy to figure out exactly what to do to make a lawn look its best.
Utah Relaunches Statewide Commercial PACE Program
In this updated program, financing is provided by private capital providers in an open market and repaid through a voluntary assessment on the owner's property tax bill.
Bathroom Remodeling Tips Make Aging-in-Place in Your Own Home Safer and Easier
Having your bathroom remodeled may appear to be daunting, but contractors can create a fully customized bathroom with minimal difficulty in as little as one day.
5 Reasons to Install a Ductless Heating and Cooling System
There may be a solution that lowers your energy bills while keeping your home comfortable.
Beware Duct Cleaning Scams
To combat scammers and fraudulent companies taking advantage of unsuspecting homeowners within the growing air duct cleaning industry, NADCA developed an anti-fraud task force.
100,000 Homes Improved With PACE Financing
Energy- and water-saving improvements financed through HERO have created more than 20,000 jobs, and are on track to save homeowners billions on utility bills.
Infographic: Sustainable building from bottom up
Developing a sustainable building demands a holistic approach. While newer buildings tend to perform better from an energy standpoint, due to building code advancements, it’s not always a guarantee. Planning is pivotal and literally must take place from the ground...
Steps Homeowners Can Take to Fight Climate Change
Individual Americans still have the power to improve the long-term health of the planet.
Secrets Behind the Psychology of Color in Interior Design (Infographic)
People have a natural, instinctual reaction to color. And it may change over time or from one group of people to another, but the power of color cannot be underestimated. Most of the time people are afraid of colors, not because of the color but because it is difficult to see how it incorporates with the rest of the design aesthetic.
New Tool Sources Energy-Efficient Building Products
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