Historic preservation
A preservation expert shares how to restore an older home economically and energy efficiently.
Turning a barn into an energy-smart home
A century-old barn gets the ultimate makeover - with lots of energy-smart technology.
In this video: A contractor and homeowner share how they turned their vision for a barn house into a unique, energy efficient home.
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New, energy-efficient homes need new solutions to circulate and ventilate the air inside the home.
New home comfort issues
Energy rater and performance consultant
An energy rater can help make your new home more energy-efficient through every stage of the construction process.
