HOUSEWRAP
New Drainable WRB Offers a Disruptive Upgrade for Wall Assemblies
This self-stick, water-resistive barrier acts as a sort of Swiss army knife, solving building code,...
HVAC
HVAC Giant Gives Back With Purpose
Lennox embarks on another year of its popular charitable program, Feel the Love, in a time when...
ROOFING
VISION House at Mariposa Meadows: Exterior Motives
Don’t be fooled by the tranquil appearance of the VISION House at Mariposa Meadows—this is a...
INSULATION
Spray Foam’s Pollution Reduction Outweighs Initial GHG Impact
A new report modeling SPF’s impact on the CO2 footprint of a home over its lifespan finds huge...
WINDOWS
Green Windows and Doors From a Sustainable Manufacturer
For this Eco-Leader residential door and window maker, green is good—very good. YKK AP America...
APPLIANCES
Do Energy-Efficient Appliances Belong in Your DIY Budget?
Over the long haul, more efficient washers, dryers, and cooktops tend to save enough on water and...
STRUCTURE
New Drainable WRB Offers a Disruptive Upgrade for Wall Assemblies
This self-stick, water-resistive barrier acts as a sort of Swiss army knife, solving building code,...
CABINETS-AND-COUNTERTOPS
Apron-Front Sink Stuns With Ultra-Thin Walls
This new sink made with environment-friendly materials gives the farmhouse style a more svelte...
LIGHTING
ATX-LED Lighting System
LED lighting is a standard in housing now, but it is by no means perfect. ATX-LED offers a...
WOOD-BURNING-FIREPLACES
New EPA-Certified Wood Stoves Burn Cleaner
Consider these points when replacing your old wood stove. Smoke from residential wood heaters...
FLOORING
Radiant Floors Provide Indoor Air Quality Benefits
Radiant floors bring energy-efficient, low-maintenance comfort to homes while promoting a cleaner...
PLUMBING-FIXTURES
EPA Approves IAPMO to Certify Soil-Moisture-Based Irrigation Controllers
WaterSense-labeled soil-based irrigation controllers save water and promote healthier plants. IAPMO...
DOORS
TruStile Doors Raise the Bar on Sustainable MDF Production
Ahead of the curve, this door manufacturer includes 60 percent recycled material and low-VOC...
EXTERIORS
VISION House at Mariposa Meadows: Exterior Motives
Don’t be fooled by the tranquil appearance of the VISION House at Mariposa Meadows—this is a...
FINISHES
Smart Lighting Solves Anguished Paint Decisions
New technology allows you to select from 16 million light colors, to fine tune your wall paint to...
OUTDOOR-LIVING
EPA Approves IAPMO to Certify Soil-Moisture-Based Irrigation Controllers
WaterSense-labeled soil-based irrigation controllers save water and promote healthier plants. IAPMO...
VENTILATION
COGNITION Hot Take: P is the New V
It has been said that ‘V’ has been the missing link in the HVAC equation, but no longer—since the...
ALTERNATIVE-ENERGY
Sizzling Hot Solar
Despite pandemic-induced disruptions early in the year and regulatory uncertainties, the solar...
SMART-AND-CONNECTED-TECHNOLOGY
Editor’s Product Find: The Aquanta Retrofit Water Heater Control
Water heating uses more energy than anything in a house, except space heating. This wifi-controlled...
HOT-WATER-SYSTEMS
Editor’s Product Find: The Aquanta Retrofit Water Heater Control
Water heating uses more energy than anything in a house, except space heating. This wifi-controlled...