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I'm a roofer and I can tell you that roof shingle colors do matter! It depends on where you live. See when to choose reflective roof shingles instead of dark asphalt shingles.

I asked family & friends for their cost-cutting home remodeling ideas. I combined those with my own tips to create this list of 7 money-saving remodeling tips.

Take a virtual tour of the this one-of-a-kind net-zero home that was on display at the International Builders' Show in Orlando.

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.

Solar powered attic vent fans can be a great way to save some money on cooling costs as well as support solar technology. Included is a great video featuring Tom Silva of This Old House that shows you how to install it yourself.

LEED certification is a national green building standards program. Here's what you need to know about building a green home and earning LEED credits.

Forward-thinking Mellow Mushroom in Knoxville is on top of the curve by harnessing the sun's energy with a solar panel array on their roof. It's the very first restaurateur to do so in Knoxville. This post also provides everything a homeowner needs to know about generating your own clean energy.

Installing a solar pool heater system is best left to the professionals. The best we can do, as homeowners, is stand back, take photos, ask questions, watch and learn. That's exactly what happened here.