Efficient, Strong Homes: A Question of Cost
Energy efficient improvements and stronger home features can lower operating expenses for...
Michele Lerner, Associate Editor
Michele Lerner is an award-winning freelance writer, editor, and author who writes about real estate, personal finance, and business.
Student Days Over? Volunteer for Sustainable Causes to Get That Fall Vibe Back
If you miss back-to-school excitement about starting new projects and learning new things,...
Healthy Multifamily Living with Better Indoor Air Quality
Fresh air systems designed to work in multifamily settings provide better indoor air quality for...
What to Do Now that Your Renting Days are Over
The excitement of the settlement is past you–so now what? Here are some steps to take to make the...
How to Stay Out of Neighbor Wars
Neighbors are notorious for driving each other crazy–but is moving to an HOA the solution? If your...
Noncombustible Siding Helps Harden Home Against Wildfire
In regions at extreme risk of wildfire, Hardie siding can be part of a fire mitigation plan. Fire...
Should Co-Buyers Have a Shelter Prenup?
Buying property with friends, relatives, and partners (romantic or not) may make financial...
A Culture of Innovation Leads to Sustainable Flooring Options
After nearly 150 years in business, Mohawk knows that innovation is a necessity for longevity–for...
Solving the Issue of Under-Insulation
Homeowners with high utility bills and inadequate heating and cooling may need more than a new HVAC...
Sustainable Tech Solutions for Simplified Living
Whether it’s an oven that suggests cooking methods or a heat pump clothes dryer with a sensor, new...
A New Era of Sustainability Rises in the Desert
A grand vision for production building inspires home building across the nation. Putting...
Beating the Austin Heat
The VISION House Austin demonstrates that efficiency and comfort are achievable even in a hot and...
Summertime Nostalgia for Sustainable Living
Old-fashioned solutions can combat the heat without increasing your carbon footprint. Picture a hot...
