Buying Now? You May Want to Buy New
As new home and existing home prices converge, more buyers are opting for new construction....
Michele Lerner, Associate Editor
Michele Lerner is an award-winning freelance writer, editor, and author who writes about real estate, personal finance, and business.
Customer Satisfaction Comes with Home Improvements with a Solid Payback
Home improvement projects are often driven by homeowner desires for a lifestyle upgrade. Find out...
Water Sensitive Ways to Grow Your Garden
As awareness of global water shortages grows, gardeners are paying more attention to sustainability...
Wildfire Resilience Product Protects Lives and Properties
Innovative product strengthens fire resistance and reduces construction costs. Sadly, what was once...
A Place of Peace
Design, products, and systems work in harmony with a sustainable home that meets the challenge of...
Want to Buy? A Government Loan May Help
As the number of available homes increases, more borrowers are turning to government-backed...
Building Envelope Lessons from VISION House Austin
Layering insulation products pumps up the performance of the VISION House Austin. When Green...
Backyard Options that Stand Up to the Heat
Put sustainability and your local climate conditions at the forefront when you upgrade your back...
Raising the Bar High Above the Code
An above-and-beyond upgrade showcases higher-level sustainability. When your “standard” model home...
Sustainability Tips for Kitchens and Baths
More ways to upgrade your kitchen and bathroom while downgrading your carbon footprint. If you’re...
8 Reasons to Get Ahead of the Curve with Continuous Insulation
New rules for Energy Star certification require insulation upgrades. Continuous Insulation can...
Energy Star for Homes: Simplifying New Insulation Rules
Meet new insulation standards with the help of continuous insulation. Builders who achieve Energy...
Hold the Mustard–Harness the Hidden Superpowers of Your Fridge and Stop Wasting Food
New tech and tips can make your grocery bills more palatable. Americans waste 30% to 40% of all...
