Programmable Thermostats Save Money
Installing a programmable thermostat is a very easy home improvement project and one that could save you quite a bit of money. Installing a programmable thermostat helps save energy by automatically turning …

You Better Hurry Up and Buy Lots of 100W Incandescent Light Bulbs
I’m going to try my best to keep my politics in check with this post. However, if you haven’t paying attention you might be …

Guest Post by Scott Anthony
As focus shifts to more economic and eco-friendly energy sources, some families and businesses are turning to renewable energy sources. Geothermal heating, windmills, and hydroelectric generators are becoming more and more …

Make Your Home More Green

“Green” is the theme of the millennium. Why? The population is growing faster by the minute – it’s expected to be about 9 million by 2050 — and there just aren’t …

Cut Energy Bills Using Caulking
By Spike Carlsen
Despite your best efforts, your energy bills aren’t as low as you think they should be and it seems that your house continues to leak energy. Sound familiar? The …

Attic Stair Cover
Insulated attic stair covers can reduce your heating and cooling energy consumption drastically.
If you have an attic access hatch or a set of pull down attic stairs chances are good that you …

American Standard WaterSense Faucets
One a recent design-build project we used American Standard Faucets certified with the WaterSense label. We were building a green addition for a local non-profit Montessori School and the folks at American …

Structural Insulated Panels (SIPs)
A reader asked me the other day to explain what’s the difference between Structural Insulated Panels and Prefabricated Wall Panels. Before answering the question on the difference it is important to answer …