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The i-House Is Breaking New Ground

The Clayton Homes i-House is one of the latest prefab homes for consumers to choose from in an already crowded housing market. The difference here is all of the great green features that the i-house has to offer the buyer.

Everything You Need To Know About ENERGY STAR Labeled Homes (for now)

Buying a home that is ENERGY STAR labeled is a wise choice. It's a win-win-win situation for homeowners, builders and the environment. Here is what it takes to qualify a home for the Energy Star label.

Damaged Windshields See A New Life As Unique Green Home Building Products

Damaged and junk windshields come to life once more through a unique process combining both art and science to create beautiful building products. Seeing is believing.

Making Sense of WaterSense Labeled Toilets (HET’s)

Lots of information on WaterSense labeled high-efficient toilets (HET's). Performance is much improved over the early HET's. There are also many more brands, styles and models of HET's to choose from than ever before. Get out the checkbook! It's time to save some water...and eventually recoup the expense and labor of the new toilet over the old one.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Recycled Plastic Lumber

Recycled plastic lumber has many useful attributes such as being impermeable to water. But there are some disadvantages to go along with the advantages of this green building material. Find out what those assets and liabilities are right here.

Sustainable Roofing Choices for Homeowners

Sustainable roofing choices are more abundant than ever before. Spend a few minutes finding out what is best suited for your green roofing solution.

Examining the Less Than Sunny Side of Photovoltaic Cells

Anyone who has ever considered photovoltaic cells knows that they are an enormous investment. If you're considering photovoltaic cells, there are three factors that solar panel manufacturers like to ignore when talking about their product.

How Green Is Cordwood Building?

How green is cordwood building really? There are pros and cons and top reasons that you should be aware of to help you make your choice of green home building materials.

USGBC’s LEED Program Wants To Hear Your Voice

Here is an opportunity to voice your opinion and suggestions directly to the LEED Green Building Rating System Steering Committee. Don't miss it! Are you in the market for a LEED Certified Green home? This 'Green MLS' is just the ticket.

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