There are many differences between a passive house and a net-zero house. We dive into the definitions, studies, and even our own case study to show these two known goals of building and renovating energy efficient homes.
A blower door test is a simple, inexpensive way for you to know how airtight your home is and what you can do about it. Read this article and learn the benefits of doing a blower door test as well as how to get started!
Net-zero construction is all the rave now. Every other day now, we see a big corporation announce that they will go net-zero energy by some near-future date. The politicians and…
Solar power seems to be growing unstoppably. But unfortunately, it just isn’t going to work for every homeowner. Luckily, there are some good solar energy alternatives for homes. If you…
We explore the top 6 biggest reasons why solar energy may not work for your own home. Not to fret though! We give resources and options for how to check for yourself, and what to do about it.
We’ve gathered our favorite 15 online resources for all things green building, sustainable technology, and everything in between. Check out on rundown of each, why we like each one.
Learn all about urban homesteading principles that carry a low-impact, net-zero lifestyle into the backyard and how to begin your journey.
While sea level rise is not on the radar for many people, it could become one of the most important things we look into when buying a home or planning for the future in terms of our financial security.
You want your home to be comfortable, cost-efficient, and eco-friendly. Here’s how to pay for it.
Putting together a net-zero house costs less than you think when all the components work together. Dive into some straightforward, money-saving components that have a quick payback, a good ROI, and improve the comfort of your home.
The energy consumed by buildings in cities is the major source of greenhouse gas, and major cities worldwide are taking drastic steps to provide building owners with new guidelines to reduce carbon emissions.
The economy has made a slow but steady recovery since the Great Recession, and wages have gone up, so why are so many Americans still struggling financially?
