installation How Do I Install a Decorative Cupola on My Roof? Love decorating? Why focus all your attention on your home’s interiors? A cupola adds a classic and unique twist to exterior surfaces,…
research and planning Design a Glass Curtain Wall That's Beautiful and Energy Efficient People who live in glass houses shouldn’t throw stones — but they shouldn’t have to suffer through high energy expenses either!…
research and planning 7 Unique Roof Styles You May Not Know About If you’re building a new home, one of the first choices you’ll get to make is picking an elevation — simply put, that…
maintenance and care How to Change the Oil Filter on Your Home Furnace When it comes to heating repairs, some jobs are definitely better left to the pros. Is your HVAC unit smoking? It’s probably best…
research and planning What Kind of Solar Hot Water Heater Is Best for My Climate? By now, you probably know that hot water heating eats up a big part of your energy budget. In fact, the Department of Energy pegs that…
installation What Is an ENERGY STAR Verified HVAC Installation? Whether you realize it or not, there’s a lot going on beneath the hood of your air conditioner — and HVAC systems get even more…
cost and budgeting Calculating Return on Investment for Solar Panels Did the quote for your solar energy system just make your heart skip a beat? It’s no wonder—in some cases, the price for new PV unit…
maintenance and care How to Refresh Fading Siding Do you really need new siding, or do you just need bright, refreshed siding? If you are on a tight budget this year, a new siding project…