Archive for the ‘Green home conversion’ Category
Most homeowners are concerned about energy savings, but water savings will be the big deal on the horizon. You may hear about greywater, and how you can use it in your home, but can you buy equipment like you would for energy savings?
A report from the Government Accountability Office indicates that it may be a buyer beware situation with EnergyStar. Yes, you still have to do your homework.
I believe in passive measures to ventilate attics, but I bought a solar powered fan to try out an idea.
To make your home green, you should understand a little building science to make wiser choices.
Many green home advocates may not be leading you to a the best green option.
After having written a post about building a solar oven, I was asked over the weekend by a friend, could I build one into the home. I took the challenge to make a plan.
Creating a passive system that will not cause you to spend money on a utilities to help with the energy efficiency of your home.
A passive way to create a greener home has one simple step that many buyers do not consider: high ceilings.
Micro-CHP systems could be the direction that will shape the mechanical systems of our home.
A new idea on how to insulate your roof using nanotechnology.