GREEN HOMES

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An Alabama family built this beautiful, affordable green home by hand using salvaged wood and other reclaimed materials
Structural Insulated Panels (SIPS) can be a wise choice for new house construction.

Protect the health of the children in your life by choosing well-made toys that are free of lead.

Home energy audits can be a helpful tool for lowering your heating and cooling bills, reducing your carbon footprint and making your house more comfortable.


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Adding Insulation Can Save You Money!
Figure out whether you should add insulation to your home, and which pieces of the job you can do yourself.

Eco-friendly Roofing Options 
Choose from a variety of durable and environmentally friendly roofing materials.

Serious Energy Savings With Passive House Design
If you’re dreaming of a home that’s the ultimate in energy efficiency, take a look at the Passive House standard.

Your Green Dream Home: First Things To Consider
Before you hire a contractor or start building, read this expert advice.

Low-Cost, High-Efficiency Home Improvements that Pay Off
Here are some commonly agreed upon suggestions for relatively easy and low-cost home retrofitting projects.

Go Solar and Save Big
Every homeowner needs to know that passive solar design results in huge savings on energy bills.

Essential Advice for Owner-Builders
Here’s what you need to know about building codes before you build a house.

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