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
John Gidding, from HGTV's Curb Appeal and Designed To Sell, spoke at the Atlanta Home Show. See John's tips for taking a project from conception to reality.