How to Keep Your Wood Stove Clean, Efficient, Safe
A clear view of the flames starts with the right cleaning method. Check your stove’s glass, fuel...
Green Builder Media
Expert news and articles about building science, green products, renewable energy and more.
Bayou Architecture for Climate Resilience, Cities Get Permitting Support, and Can Heat Pumps Lower Electric Rates?
From climate-ready homes to smarter remodeling and new building tools, this week’s stories look at...
Want to Spend More Time Outdoors? Warm It Up
Extending the wellness benefits of outdoor living requires a little ingenuity, including strategic...
Home Buyers Will Compromise on the House, Not the Monthly Payment
New COGNITION Smart Data reveals buyers may be more flexible about the home they buy than the...
Challenging Insulation Solutions for Energy Retrofits
Cape Cod roofs, cold foundations and masonry walls can make an energy retrofit tricky. These...
Homeowners Aren’t Waking Up to Insurance Risk — They’re Tripping On It
Homeowners don’t understand home insurance, and the process of obtaining it isn’t transparent so...
Windows: Installing Them Right
Good windows still need good installation. Check the flashing, shimming and sealing details before...
Net Zero Is Becoming a Long-Term Power Play
New COGNITION Smart Data shows a dramatic shift in buyer interest in all-electric homes,...
Cost Analysis: Low-E Storm Windows
High-performance storm windows are a lower-cost alternative to window replacement and can save...
How to Make Your Old Windows More Energy Efficient
If installing new, energy efficient windows in your home isn’t an option, here are some ways to...
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Don’t Pull the Plug on Your Water Heater without Research
If you don’t want to take a bath (financially), it pays to compare water heater options before you...
Choosing a Wood Stove
A wood stove can take the chill out of winter, but there’s more to choosing one than looks. Here’s...
Home Improvement Spending Increases
Affordability pressure is inducing consumers to invest in their current homes, primarily to...
