Each change in construction methods and every new building product effects the whole house. Careful evaluation is critical to avoid negative results, such as...

For us, sustainable building means requiring fewer nonrenewable resources to operate and is healthier to live in. Despite the trendiness of alternative buil...

Not only is going energy efficient affordable, but the financial and health benefits far outweigh the initial costs. We estimate that it costs from one to tw...

Yes. Both builders and homeowners can take advantage of tax credits and discounted utility bills when they build a home that uses less energy. Check out www...

Stack effect is the movement of air into and out of buildings and is driven by the difference in buoyancy of warm and cool air. The greater the temperature ...

A tight home means your home will be free from unwanted moisture, pollutants and other contaminants that may affect the health of the structure, its occupan...

The simple is answer is no. As long as you provide proper ventilation.

Yes and for example in the winter, for every degree you decrease your thermostats temperature setting this decrease will translate into approximately three ...

Ceiling fans are to be used for spot cooling in the summer. If you are not in the room the fan does absolutely no good to cool you down. They will actually ...

The recommended setting for your hot water heater is 120 degrees Fahrenheit.