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{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.
Understanding Reclaimed Wood: How the Salvaging Process Works
Written by Viridian Reclaimed Wood Fri Oct 12 2012Reclaimed wood is a sustainable and environmentally friendly material to use in new construction or remodeling. Learn where it comes from and how you can put it to good use.
Just in time for October’s National Energy Awareness Month, DaVinci Roofscapes® has announced that eight of the company’s EcoBlend® polymer roofing tiles have qualified as ENERGY STAR® compliant. DaVinci has now become an ENERGY STAR partner and offers the eight EcoBlend roofing options in the company’s Slate, Shake, Fancy Shake, and Bellaforté product lines.
Europe's 2012 Solar Decathlon has a winner! It's Canopea, the entry from Team Rhône-Alpes!
Why we should reinvest in our public infrastructure, which is in steady decline.
Sound control and your construction project: how to use space, mass, and dampening to solve noise issues during the building of a hotel.
Making Homeowners Happy: Tips on Selling and Installing Fiberglass Doors
Written by Therma-Tru Mon Oct 08 2012Dozens of times each year the team at Ratzlaff Homes sells and installs fiberglass entry doors. What are the secrets to their success? According to project coordinator Jon Hassenfritz, they are aligning with a quality door manufacturer, communicating effectively with homeowners, and making sure their installation crews are efficient and knowledgeable.
How many times have you heard someone call out, “Close the door, you’re letting the cold air in!” This common refrain has been heard in households for years. Now, during October’s National Energy Awareness Month, experts at Therma-Tru offer tips on how to keep the cold air outside while keeping energy bills low.
Start From the Bottom Up to Gain Energy Efficiency in the Home
Written by Superior Walls Mon Oct 08 2012Want to focus on creating an energy-efficient home? During October’s National Energy Awareness Month, experts at Superior Walls recommend starting from the bottom up.
