Energy Saving

These projects and energy saving tips will cut your energy consumption.

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How to Choose the Right Skylight Shades for Your Home

Skylight shades cover your skylights in stylish and functional ways. Here's everything you need to know.

Stop Believing These Summer Maintenance Myths

Believing these myths might actually be costing you money!


20 Earth Conscious Home Ideas Through the Years

Have you heard of the Earthship?


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How to Estimate Insulation Needs and Achieve R-Value Requirements

Achieve comfort and efficiency year-round with the right amount of insulation.


Save Money With Home Energy Audit

Find out where you're losing energy—and what you can do to stop it

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17 Ways to Master Using Spray Foam at Home

Despite the obvious drawbacks-it's messy, sticky and impossible to remove once it cures-there's nothing better than spray foam for sealing...


Insulate Basement Rim Joists

Cut heat loss through the rim joists and tighten up your house with rigid foam insulation.

Seeing ‘Through’ Insulation

When you need to work in a specific spot in the attic (to mount recessed lighting, for example), drill a...