{Re}habitat

Learn how adaptive reuse and upcycling can add hip design to your home, apartment, or yard with the Go Green channel's {Re}habitat series. Follow host Rachael Ranney as she shows you how to repurpose salvaged and found materials, adding fun and function to your space without breaking your budget.

Suggest repurposing projects for Rachael in the comments below!

Harvesting Rainwater

Written by J. Mariah Brown Tue Apr 23 2013

Rain chains and rain barrels are smart ways to conserve water and save energy. Learn more about their benefits and installation.

The New Exploratorium on the Embarcadero

Written by Dan Gregory Thu Apr 18 2013

San Francisco’s famous Exploratorium – the museum of science, art, and human perception founded by physicist Frank Oppenheimer (brother of J. Robert Oppenheimer) in 1969 – has a new home that opened officially on April 17, 2013.

Solar Storage Solution

Written by Rick Atkinson Tue Apr 16 2013

Solar-hydrogen systems can turn water into cheap storable energy.

BIG's Mixed-Use Marina Lofts in Fort Lauderdale

Written by Murrye Bernard Mon Apr 15 2013

Marina Lofts, a new mixed-use development by Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG), will enliven a formerly industrial site along the waterfront in downtown Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Intro to LED Lighting

Written by Jeffrey R. Dross Fri Apr 12 2013

LED lighting is an energy- and cost-efficient option that allows for more creative applications than traditional lighting.

Simonton Offers Energy-Efficient Windows That Home Buyers Want

Written by Simonton Windows Wed Apr 10 2013

According to “What Home Buyers Really Want”, a 2012 study by the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB), energy efficiency is the prime consideration for consumers when purchasing windows. The nationwide survey shows that ENERGY STAR® rated windows (89 percent of respondents), triple-pane insulating glass windows (69 percent of respondents) and Low-E insulating glass windows (67 percent of respondents) are the three top “essential/must have” and “desirable” types of windows identified by surveyed new and potential home buyers.

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CSI Project Solutions: Drywall Delivery vs Transporting It Yourself

Written by Thad Goodman Wed Apr 10 2013

DIY remodeling projects have many benefits, but transporting drywall isn't one. Learn how and why to get your drywall delivered, saving yourself time, money, and headaches.

Waste Heat Recovery

Written by Jeff Wilson Tue Apr 09 2013

Waste heat recovery is a possible way to achieve net zero at home. Jeff Wilson investigates a holistic approach to residential waste heat recovery.