Historic preservation
A preservation expert shares how to restore an older home economically and energy efficiently.
New home comfort issues
Our four-part series explores how to mitigate comfort issues in new homes.
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Trombe wall
Using the sun's stored energy to heat your home reduces your conventional energy consumption.
Talk to your utilities
Before you break ground on a new house, give your utility companies a call. They can help you avoid unnecessary expenses and construction delays.
Choosing energy-smart products
When building your new home, don't forget about the importance of energy-conserving products like furnaces, air conditioners and appliances.
Modular homes
Modular homes are built in a factory under controlled conditions, then shipped to the homesite and placed on a permanent foundation.
Decoding building requirements
Learn about some of the changes for new homes built today. An expert highlights some of the things to consider when building a new home.
Turning a barn into an energy-smart home
Insulated concrete forms
An insulated concrete form (ICF) system eliminates the cold drafts typical of wood-frame construction.
