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Rural Landscape, Modern Sensibility
A first-time home designer nails it with an updated farmhouse that includes double-duty spaces, a serious mudroom, and a five-star energy rating.
Video Vault: Solar Hot Water
Look over the shoulder of an expert installer as he fastens panels to the roof and explains how the system works
Warm Floors on a Tight Budget
Using factory-assembled pieces and swapping a boiler for a water heater can lower the cost of radiant-floor heating systems.
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
Plastic water heater with a lifetime warranty
Marathon water heater by Water Heater Innovations, Inc.
Cheaper Hot Water
From wrapping your tank to tapping the sun: Six ways to put your water heater on an energy diet
Video Vault: Should You Replace Your Old Boiler?
Before you assume that basement monster must go, watch this cost-benefit analysis from a professional home-energy auditor.
Locating an Expansion Tank
Q: I’m installing a hot-water expansion tank. Do I install it in the hot-water line or in the cold-water line? How far from the shutoff valve does the tank need…
The next wave of home energy?
Micro-cogenerators, or combined heat and power (CHP) systems, are both environmentally friendly and a money saver
Solar Hot Water
No matter where you live, a solar system can reduce energy costs and provide a reliable supply of domestic hot water.

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