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Insulation

Which types of insulation are best for your home? It depends on where you live. Here's how to choose a green insulation material with a high R-value. We'll cover these: cellulose, cotton, mineral wool / rock wool, sheep wool, straw bale, soy foam, and recycled plastic.

The most energy-efficient, low-maintenance house siding options according to a home siding expert. How to weigh your options before residing a house to improve the look, improve energy savings, and increase resale value.

Thinking of adding a ceramic coating to your home or using a ceramic house paint? See why this ecofriendly permanent exterior paint might not be the best choice.

The flooring debate continues between laminate wood flooring and real hardwood. A homeowner shares the good things & bad things about laminate that looks like wood vs real wood.

Are you living in a noisy environment - like me? I've learned a lot about soundproofing a room + Tips for soundproofing your home. Hope they help you as much as they've helped me.

A preventative maintenance checklist (for inside your home AND outside your home) for the Fall season. Tips for saving money on your home heating bills, too!

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

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.