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Before you break ground on a new house, give your utility companies a call. They can help you avoid unnecessary expenses and construction delays.
In this video: A preservation expert shares how to restore an older home economically and energy efficiently.
Before you break ground on a new house, give your utility companies a call. They can help you avoid unnecessary expenses and construction delays.
Modular homes are built in a factory under controlled conditions, then shipped to the homesite and placed on a permanent foundation.
New, energy-efficient homes need new solutions to circulate and ventilate the air inside the home.
This kitchen remodel features a new window, energy-efficient lighting, new appliances and side-wall insulation.
Using the sun's stored energy to heat your home reduces your conventional energy consumption.
Your roof and attic play the most crucial role in your home's energy efficiency system, reducing your energy costs during the winter and summer.
Using universal design principals, your home can adapt to your changing lifestyle needs.
An insulated concrete form (ICF) system eliminates the cold drafts typical of wood-frame construction.
An energy rater can help make your new home more energy-efficient through every stage of the construction process.