Turning a Barn Into an Energy-Smart House

Pete and Megan talking with homeowners

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

Adjustable height kitchen sink

Using universal design principals, your home can adapt to your changing lifestyle needs.

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.

Graphic of heating and cooling circulating through a house

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

Cross section of a structural insulated panel

Structural insulated panels, also called SIPs, foam-core panels or stress-skin panels, are significantly more airtight than stud walls.

Insulated concrete forms in the ground

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

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.

Boy and grandmother on front porch

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

Modular home assembly in a factory

Modular homes are built in a factory under controlled conditions, then shipped to the homesite and placed on a permanent foundation.

Turning a barn into an energy-smart home