15 Reasons Why Your Electric Bill Is So High
You can’t control the rate you pay for electricity. But you can control the amount of electricity you use. Here are 15 ways to save on your electric bill!
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The $2,000 45L Tax Credit: What You Need To Know
The 45L Tax Credit for efficient homes is a financial incentive to encourage homebuilders to invest in environmentally sustainable properties. Do you qualify?
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Solar Energy in Architecture and Urban Planning
Built-in solar technology and solar-ready buildings are catching on. Here are some examples and helpful hints to help you implement solar in your own home.
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Ductless Mini-Splits and Dehumidifying: Are They Effective?
Ductless mini-splits are popular because they don’t require much remodeling. However, their rapid temperature fluctuations and adjustments make many people wonder if they can affect the moisture content.
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Is Condensation On My Windows And Home A Problem?
Condensation happens when cold surfaces meet warm, humid air. By reducing moisture levels in your home, it’s easy to get condensation problems under control.
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How to Get a Net-Zero Energy Building: Tried and True Ways
We know that urgent action needs to be taken if we are going to get anywhere near the net-zero goals set by the Paris Agreement in 2015. But, knowing that a net-zero energy building will produce the same amount of energy it consumes, what action can you and I take to achieve this?
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13 Tips on How to Keep Dust Out Of Your House (With Cleaning Tips)
Improving your indoor air quality by keeping dust out of your home is as easy as getting some simple systems in place. We’ll show you how to get started.
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How is Net-Zero Emissions Calculated, Anyway?
In recent years, numerous countries around the world have announced their intention to reduce carbon emissions by a significant margin in the upcoming decade. Moreover, many of these countries have…
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Happier in a Smaller Home: How It Can Bring You Real Wealth
There are two ways to be rich: One is by acquiring much, and the other is by desiring little. We explore the data and history of home size and how happiness in a smaller home relates to ultimate wealth and well-being.
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Entering Their 30s, Fewer Millennials Own Homes
Millennials own a much smaller percentage of the U.S. housing market than older generations did at their age. Here are some reasons and possible solutions.
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8 Quick Ways To Get Insulation Off Your Skin (All Types)
Working with insulation is a must for anyone trying to save on energy costs and go green. However, insulation tends to stick to your skin even if you touch it only briefly. So, how can you get it off?
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Coldwater Washing Detergent Efficiency: Is There a Catch?
You’ve taken the odd military shower now and again to reduce reliance on hot water, so why should your washing machine get to have all the hot water? You’re considering washing your laundry on cold and using cold-water detergent to boot. But is this really an energy-efficient choice?
