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Traditional air conditioners are the norm in most homes. But evaporative air conditioning is better. See why evaporative cooling is best for your home.

So, is a finished basement a good investment? Find out here as we discuss the pros and cons of a basement remodel.

The Grove at Cooper's Point offers very luxurious Charleston-style homes in the outskirts of Atlanta in the eclectic Smyrna/Vinings area.

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Have you ever thought about converting an extra room into a home theater room? What about using part of the basement or attic as a home theater room? Start here!

Choosing the best air filter for your HVAC system should be a quick and easy decision. photo by Randy@TheFunTimesGuide.com

Buying the best air filter for your money is pretty simple once you understand what MERV ratings mean and how they relate to your HVAC system's performance.

Green homes have been around for awhile, and they're getting greener all of the time. GreenPod Intelligent Environments are designed by Ann Raab and can be used a number of different ways.

Here is a look at 7 unique custom garages located in the U.S. All of these homes are on the market so if you've outgrown your garage at your current home...

Radiant barrier roof sheathing has a highly reflective material facing the interior of your attic. It will seriously reduce your home's energy consumption.

A cool doorbell button makes a nice first impression whenever visitors come to your door. Show a little personality and style w/these fun door bell designs.

Radiant barriers are an effective way to reduce your home energy consumption. Here's how to choose the right type of radiant barrier for your home.

A home energy audit can save you thousands of dollars in energy costs. Here's the difference between a home energy audit and a home energy review.

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Wondering about the best insulation material for your home? See which residential insulating products can be added to your attic. Attic insulation 101!

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Want to know how to get the best results when washing windows? I've got a solution that will minimize the time you spend and give you the best results ever!

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Window labels make it easier to comparison shop for new home windows. Before you go window shopping, here's what you need to know about replacement windows.

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One of the best ways to save money is to look into home energy savings. Here are 4 things you can do to save money month in and month out.

Keep up with your tree pruning or you may find your home's landscape in dire need of trimming like this one! Here are the 5 tree pruning tools you need.

I looked high and low at the Atlanta Home Show for cool homebuilding products. I found a few that I think you're going to like: solar thermal water heaters, attic access insulation covers, tubular sun skylights.

Safe rooms can be used for more than just storm shelters. Some ideas, plus safe room construction details and costs, if you're in the market for a safe room