Habitat For Humanity

Building materials, blueprints and paint chips

More builders are offering sustainable choices in new home construction. Find out what's available and how it impacts the earth and the bottom line.

Boy and grandmother on front porch

A preservation expert shares how to restore an older home economically and energy efficiently.

Utility worker with an electric meter

Before you break ground on a new house, give your utility companies a call. They can help you avoid unnecessary expenses and construction delays.

Insulated concrete forms in the ground

An insulated concrete form (ICF) system eliminates the cold drafts typical of wood-frame construction.

Pete and Megan talking with homeowners

Hear from real homeowners and builders who made energy efficiency a priority.

Graphic of heating and cooling circulating through a house

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

Megan standing in front of the barn home

A century-old barn gets the ultimate makeover - with lots of energy-smart technology.

Man showing ductwork to Pete and Megan

New, energy-efficient homes need new solutions to circulate and ventilate the air inside the home.

house blueprints

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.

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