Energy Efficiency
Discover remodeling ideas, inspiration and tips for making your home more energy efficient.
Air Sealing and Insulation for Maximum Efficiency
Techniques to tighten Jeff Wilson's home more than doubled the walls' energy efficiency rating.View 12 photos
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Home Energy Audit: Evaluating Efficiency (10 photos)
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Boosting Efficiency With Windows and Doors (7 photos)
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Energy Efficient Windows With Style (15 photos)
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Home Energy Audit: Evaluating Efficiency
(10 photos)Don't dive into energy efficiency home improvements without a plan.
How to Read a Window Energy Efficiency Label
Do the homework when it comes to all those codes and numbers on window energy-efficiency labels.
Remodeling for Energy Efficiency
Get the basics or go beyond the steps of weatherization to improve energy performance.
Home Energy Audits: Testing Your Home's Efficiency
Maximum thermal performance leads to a comfortable, energy-efficient home.
Why R-Values Matter in Energy Efficiency
R-value measures the ability to prevent the transfer of heat; the larger the number, the harder that insulation is working at preventing heat conduction.
Retrofitting an Existing Roof for Energy Efficiency
The lid of Jeff Wilson's Cape Cod was leaking big time. A new roof bolstered with insulation more than doubles its energy efficiency.
Home-Energy Audit Saves Money
Find out how a professional inspection can reduce a home's energy use and utility bills.
Boosting Efficiency With Windows and Doors
(7 photos)During a Deep Energy Retrofit of his 70-year-old Cape Cod home, carpenter Jeff Wilson upgraded to triple-pane gas-filled windows.
The Cool Energy House
A family of six embarks on a energy efficient retrofit project that saves money and capitalizes on comfort.
Install an Advanced Lighting System
A programmable system will save energy while improving a home's aesthetics.
