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Turning a barn into an energy-smart home

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Choosing energy-smart products

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An energy rater can help make your new home more energy-efficient through every stage of the construction process.

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New home comfort issues

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Our four-part series explores how to handle comfort issues in a new home.

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Geodesic domes

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A geodesic design uses interconnected triangles to create a strong, environmentally friendly structure.

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Trombe wall

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Using the sun's stored energy to heat your home reduces your conventional energy consumption.

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