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How to Build a Super-Efficient Small House on a Budget
Six key elements make this compact home an affordable, comfortable, and healthy place to live.
Air Leaks: How They Rot Houses and Waste Energy
One third of the energy you buy probably leaks through holes in your house.
Getting the Right Concrete
Whether by bag or truckload, the correct concrete mix can make a project, and the wrong concrete can ruin it.
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.
Choosing the Right Hand Float for Your Next Concrete Project
Wood, resin, magnesium, and aluminum versions of this essential masonry tool all have their pros and cons.
Frost-Protected Shallow Foundations
Use less concrete and save on labor with this alternative method for building an energy-efficient foundation for a house in a cold climate.
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.
Concrete: Summer vs. Winter Mixtures
Different seasons require different techniques when working with concrete.
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.

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