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No matter what level of remodel you’re planning—whether it’s installing a new toilet or stripping your house down to the framing, it’s smart to…
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When it's time to replace that old fridge, or other appliances, take time to shop smart. At a minimum, look for the ENERGY STAR rating.
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Good home management will help you save you more energy and money; give you greater control over your energy use; lower the likelihood of power…
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Water is an essential and limited resource, not to be wasted. Treating and pumping water to your home consumes energy. Heating that water consumes…
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Your home’s boundary between outdoors and indoors should keep the weather and unwelcome critters outside.
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The layout of your house—the size and shape of the rooms and how those spaces relate to each other and to the outdoors—has a big impact on how you…
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When remodeling beckons, the urge to do something is almost irresistible. Some homeowners grab their tool belts and start swinging the…
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What is your home's energy IQ? Benchmarking establishes a baseline for your home and helps to track performance.
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Ventilation is about bringing fresh air into your home, with the dual goals of controlling moisture and maintaining good Indoor Air Quality…
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If your project goes much beyond replacing lights and a few appliances, you would probably benefit from using a home performance contractor.
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Attics, basements, garages, crawl spaces, and porches can have a tremendous impact on whether your home is too hot, too cold, too damp—or too…
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Wondering why your thermostat is set on low, but your heating bills come in high? If you’ve already sealed up air leaks and beefed up your…
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You’ve got the desire, you’re ready to start planning your home-improvement project—but how will you pay for it? These days, is it smarter to pay…
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Whether you’re buying a new water heater or remodeling your entire house, tackling home improvement may seem overwhelming. But information and…
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Better insulation can save energy and lower your heating and cooling costs; increase your comfort by making house temperature more uniform; reduce…
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Making good choices about your windows and doors can greatly improve your home’s operating costs, comfort, and appeal.
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Communicating with your construction professionals and your building department can make or break a project.
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Do you need air conditioning to feel comfortable in summer? If so, you might be wondering: Is there any way to make air conditioning cost less?…
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