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Kindling Creativity
A fireplace not only adds warmth to any room, it also sets the tone
Every House Needs an Energy Audit
Inspecting a house for inefficiencies is the first step toward optimized comfort and minimized utility costs.
Unfinished-Attic Insulation Upgrade
Seal air leaks first, then blow in extra insulation for an energy-saving improvement that offers a great bang for the buck.
How to Add Blown-in Fiberglass Insulation
Watch Mike Guertin blown in fiberglass insulation, an affordable way to increase R-value in homes with empty attics.
Should you switch heating fuels?
BuildingGreen.com has an interactive online calculator to make comparing fuel costs simple
Fireplace draft stopper
3-Ply poly Chimney Balloon keeps hot air where it should be
New code requirement for fire sprinklers
The International Code Council, the governing body responsible for the International Residential Code (IRC), recently approved a proposal to require fire sprinklers in all new one- and two-family homes and…
SIP Attic-Access Panel
The International Residential Code requires that an access be provided for any attic having an area of 30 sq. ft. or larger, with a vertical height of 30 in. or…
Build It Green! 2008: A Heat Recovery/Exchange and Solar Hot-Water System
A forward-thinking homeowner invests in a highly efficient HVAC system that includes photovoltaics and a noncombustion furnace
Build It Green! 2008: A Rainwater-Harvesting and Filtration System
Requirements: 1 metal roof, 2500 gallons of rain, and the desire to save the planet

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