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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.

Mom and daughters playing in leaves

When building your new home, don't forget about the importance of energy-conserving products like furnaces, air conditioners and appliances.

Trusses in an attic

Your roof and attic play the most crucial role in your home's energy efficiency system, reducing your energy costs during the winter and summer.

Graphic of heating and cooling circulating through a house

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

Pete and couple standing in remodeled kitchen

This kitchen remodel features a new window, energy-efficient lighting, new appliances and side-wall insulation.

Pete and Megan talking with homeowners

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

Insulated concrete forms in the ground

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

Megan standing in front of the barn home

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

Boy and grandmother on front porch

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

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