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Air Leaks: How They Rot Houses and Waste Energy
One third of the energy you buy probably leaks through holes in your house.
From a Leaky Old House to a Tight New Home
A young couple retrofits the house next door as an investment in deep energy savings.
Off-The-Grid Straw Bale Getaway
Arkin Tilt Architects used a mix of conventional and natural-building construction details to optimize durability, sustainability, and energy efficiency when designing this California vacation home.
A Practical Look at Deep-Energy Retrofits
Cutting a home’s energy use by 50% to 90% is a worthy goal, but the extreme costs keep it out of reach for many. We take a look at the most cost-effective alternatives.
Six Proven Ways to Build Energy-Smart Walls
Whether you're building new or remodeling, use these alternative framing and insulating techniques to make your home more comfortable, energy efficient, and durable than a code-built house.
The Long Way Home
Great moments in building history: Tragedy is hard to push through, but we can all do it.
How to Finish a Concrete Patio Slab
Get the perfect texture with these easy steps, whether you want your patio to be coarse or smooth.
Tips for Pouring a Concrete Patio
Mike Guertin outlines the entire process, from preparing the site to pouring and finishing the concrete slab for a patio.
How to Build Dry-Laid Stone Steps
Skip the mortar and use packed stone dust for a rustic walkway that will last a lifetime.
An Energy-Smart Foundation in Two Days
A compacted gravel footing is the only prep work required, and you don't have to wait for the weather.

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