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LED Light Bulb Update

LED Light Bulb Update

Newsflash: 40- and 60-watt incandescent bulbs are no more.The new LED replacements last much much longer.

Not So Big Bungalow by Sarah Susanka

Not So Big Bungalow by Sarah Susanka

Announcing Sarah Susanka's innovative new 2 bedroom 2 bath Not So Big Bungalow plan.

Contemporary Cottage by Nir Pearlson

Contemporary Cottage by Nir Pearlson

An innovative cottage plan by architect Nir Pearlson.

Net Zero Energy House

Net Zero Energy House

Touring the energy-efficient, light-filled house of husband-and-wife architectural team Buzz Yudell and Tina Beebe.

Water Sense for Big Savings

Water Sense for Big Savings

New technologies and products for conserving water at home.

Six Key Elements for a Super Efficient House

Six Key Elements for a Super Efficient House

Six key elements work together to make this house appealing: insulation for an R-50 SIP wall assembly and an R-60 foundation; triple-glazed windows; diligent air-sealing; minimized risk of thermal bridging; attention to indoor-air quality; and a super-insulated slab foundation that picks up heat during the day and releases it slowly at night.

Does A Roof Need A Ridge Vent?

Does A Roof Need A Ridge Vent?

Differing opinions about the need for a ridge vent from several builders.

Waste Heat Recovery

Waste Heat Recovery

Waste heat recovery is a possible way to achieve net zero at home. Jeff Wilson investigates a holistic approach.

Common Sense Green

Common Sense Green

Resource Guide for eco-friendly home building, from awnings and solar power to low VOC paints and water conservation.

Intro To LED Lighting

Intro To LED Lighting

How LEDs (Light-Emitting Diodes) work, why they are more efficient than traditional lighting, where to install them.

Off-Grid Cabins

Off-Grid Cabins

Four new off-the-grid cabin plans by Mark Iacocca.

Recycle Construction Waste As You Build

Recycle Construction Waste As You Build

Here are new twists on energy efficiency: eco-friendly demolition, and recycling construction materials as-you-build so there's no waste...

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