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Green Building281 Stories

Off the Grid: Siting and Building to Conserve Energy
Green BuildingOff the Grid: Siting and Building to Conserve Energy
By Jen Dalley
Look to low-tech solutions for big energy savings when you’re constructing a home
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Natural Swimming Pools: More Beauty, No Chemicals
Landscape DesignNatural Swimming Pools: More Beauty, No Chemicals
By Falon Mihalic
Keep your skin and the environment healthy with a pool that cleans itself, naturally
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7 Window Treatments That Can Lower Your Energy Bills
Window Treatments7 Window Treatments That Can Lower Your Energy Bills
By Julie Kim
Beautify your windows, keep your home cool and reduce energy use all at once with the right covering
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Going Solar at Home: Solar Panel Basics
Green BuildingGoing Solar at Home: Solar Panel Basics
By Christine Tusher
Save money on electricity and reduce your carbon footprint by installing photovoltaic panels. This guide will help you get started
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141
Off the Grid: Ready to Pull the Plug on City Power?
Green BuildingOff the Grid: Ready to Pull the Plug on City Power?
By Jen Dalley
What to consider if you want to stop relying on public utilities — or just have a more energy-efficient home
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145
Why You Might Want to Build a House of Straw
Green BuildingWhy You Might Want to Build a House of Straw
By Mariana Pickering
Straw bales are cheap, easy to find and DIY-friendly. Get the basics on building with this renewable, ecofriendly material
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Houzz Tour: Modern Style With Wood, Stone and Color
ArchitectureHouzz Tour: Modern Style With Wood, Stone and Color
By John Hill
The materials offer just the first surprise in this modern home in a Chicago suburb
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Houzz Tour: A LEED Platinum Home With Farmhouse Style
FarmhousesHouzz Tour: A LEED Platinum Home With Farmhouse Style
By Mitchell Parker
Equally charming and efficient, this pad in upstate New York houses a dance studio, a music room and plenty of warm, inviting living space
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How to Harvest Rainwater for Your Garden
Green BuildingHow to Harvest Rainwater for Your Garden
By Mariana Pickering
Conserve a vital resource and save money by collecting stormwater for irrigation in a barrel or tank
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Upgrade Your Windows for Beauty, Comfort and Big Energy Savings
Great Home ProjectsUpgrade Your Windows for Beauty, Comfort and Big Energy Savings
By Mitchell Parker
Bid drafts or stuffiness farewell and say hello to lower utility bills with new, energy-efficient windows
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134
How to Add a Solar Water Heater
Great Home ProjectsHow to Add a Solar Water Heater
By Mariana Pickering
Lower energy bills without a major renovation by putting the sun to work heating your home’s water
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