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Net Zero Energy in the 2015 New American Home

Net Zero Energy in the 2015 New American Home

Ideas from the 2015 New American Home.

Faucet, Shower, and Kitchen Counter News

Faucet, Shower, and Kitchen Counter News

From a handsfree eco faucet to a blackboard laminate you can draw on: imaginative new products are shown at the 2015 Kitchen & Bath/International HomeBuilder Show in Las Vegas.

What Kind of Fireplace for You?

What Kind of Fireplace for You?

Wood burning? Gas? Vented? Ventless? All questions to answer before selecting a fireplace for your new home.

Green Resolutions for New Year's

Green Resolutions for New Year's

The top five ways to go green from a Sustainability expert.

Energy Efficient Hot Water

Energy Efficient Hot Water

The 5 types of resource-efficient water heaters now available and how they can save you energy, water, and money.

Stealing Sunlight

Stealing Sunlight

Strategies for maximizing daylight in your home.

Rebuilding a Home After Hurricane Sandy

Rebuilding a Home After Hurricane Sandy

Michelle Goodman and her family replaced their Hurricane Sandy-destroyed home with a bungalow by Brooks Ballard.

Enter the 2015 Houseplans.com Design Awards!

Enter the 2015 Houseplans.com Design Awards!

Call for Entries in the 2015 HOWIEs

3 Ways To Contract With A Builder

3 Ways To Contract With A Builder

Three basic ways to contract with a builder -- and which way might be best for you.

A New Twist On Prefab Home Design

A New Twist On Prefab Home Design

Meet a young design-build firm specializing in the modern houses that combine prefabricated and site-built construction for greater resource efficiency and affordability.

Net-Zero Energy Homes

Net-Zero Energy Homes

What you need to know about getting rid of your house's carbon footprint.

Marianne Cusato's New Book: The Just Right Home

Marianne Cusato's New Book: The Just Right Home

Marianne Cusato's new book is full of good advice for anyone looking to buy, rent, or build a new home.