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94Green Roofs: Energy Savings and Much More
Most green roofs in the United States are on large-scale commercial or public buildings but the residential market is catching up. Green roofs can be installed on traditional residences providing homeowners with a beautiful way to cut down their heating and cooling costs.
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92Quick & Cheap Ways to Make Windows Energy Efficient
If you want to boost your home’s energy efficiency the windows are the best place to start. It’s not necessary to invest in replacement windows to boost performance. With some inexpensive materials and a day or two of work you can significantly cut your heating and cooling costs. Here's how...
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85Costs and Benefits of Low Solar Gain Windows
The shading capacity of low solar gain windows makes them useful in southern climates that have long cooling seasons. While solar gain is just one of many factors that determine a window’s energy performance, understanding the principles, costs and proper applications of low solar gain windows can help you save energy and money...read more
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89Sell Solar Power Into Your Grid and Make Money
A recent New York Times article blasted solar energy systems as making “no economic sense.” The truth: solar photovoltaic systems aren’t cheap but they do payback. Sales of solar photovoltaic systems have been rising up to 50% annually in some states and it’s not just environmental do-gooders who are investing in the renewable energy. For many homeowners, solar energy is about dollars and cents.
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78Sound Insulation Options for Homes and Apartments
Noise pollution is an often overlooked environmental problem. Disturbance from unwanted sound can affect human health and performance, as well as disrupt wildlife. At home, sound insulation is an important consideration to rid your house of unwanted...
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83Is Bamboo a Sustainable Building Material?
Bamboo flooring has gained considerable attention in sustainable design because it is a hardy, durable product from a renewable resource which helps deter harvesting of old-growth forests for wood products. However, production of bamboo flooring has social impacts on labor, requires transit energy, contains little to no recycled material, can negatively impact ecosystems and can have a negative affect on indoor air quality.
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78Safe & Environmentally Friendly Insect Killers
It’s inevitable that into every home, some bugs must crawl. These unwanted house guests are often more annoying than harmful but even the most hardcore nature lover in all of us would rather not share our domicile with creatures that have more than four legs. Even if insects are pestering you don’t automatically reach for the toxic foams or sprays. There are safe ways to win the battle against bugs without endangering your pets or children.
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89A Guide to Selling Your Home Yourself - RedFin, FSBO and More
If you are willing to do the legwork, there’s no reason you can’t sell your home yourself. Plus, the past decade has seen a rise in the number of limited service brokers and real estate marketing companies offering flat fee services to do-it-yourself sellers. Get informed about the FSBO resources available... read more
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78How to Increase Air Flow Through Your Home
A well ventilated home can help keep indoor air healthy and moisture problems under control. In winter, the biggest concern is stopping unwanted air leaks that suck heat and energy out. It seems that the options are either open to the elements with...
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80Alternatives to Double Pane Windows
Windows have become a central focus in energy efficient building strategies. Newer technologies including double and triple glazing have helped boost window performance but these upgrades can be expensive and, depending on where you live, not necessarily the most cost-effective. Before you make a significant investment in double pane replacement windows, consider some alternatives.
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