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Green Building
What Does HERS Rating Mean?
Whether you’re buying, selling, or currently own a home, a good HERS rating will set your home apart for outstanding energy efficiency!
8 Smart Ways to Make Your Manufactured Home More Energy-Efficient
Looking to lower your costly energy bills? Here are the top eight ways to make your manufactured home more energy efficient.
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What Is Passive Housing?
Learn more about passive homes, and how you can design and build an energy efficient home that saves you money and reduces your carbon footprint.
Money-Saving Solar Lighting Options for New Homes
Solar lighting offers a money-saving method for lighting both indoor and outdoor spaces in new homes located in sunny regions.
The Ultimate Guide for Buying the Best Washing Machine
A washing machine that will save you time and money is a laundry room essential. Check out our tips for finding the ultimate washing machine for your home!
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The Best Low Maintenance Plants for Any Home
Greenery is a great way to step up your home decor. Here are some of the best low maintenance plants for any homeowner to enjoy – no green thumb required!
8 Ways to Make Rural Homes More Energy Efficient
Rural homes are not always the most energy efficient. But we have 8 ways you can transform your rural home into a model of energy efficiency.
Energy Efficiency Terms Every Homeowner Needs to Know
Energy efficiency is a confusing topic for most. Check out our list of buzzwords related to energy efficiency that all homeowners should know.
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Energy Efficient Flooring Choices
We break down energy efficient flooring options, and how new homeowners can save money on their utilities by with the right kind of flooring.
Energy Efficient Roofing Explained
Homeowners looking to go green and save money on energy cost should explore these energy efficient roofing choices for their new home.
Power Generation Solutions for Rural Living
If you’re moving from the city to the country, you’ll want to make sure all your basic needs are met, including electricity. Or, if you are considering going green in your new rural residence, learning about clean energy solutions such as solar and wind will give you an idea of your rural power options.
10 Ways Builders Are Designing Healthy Homes
An important part of healthy living is a healthy home. Today, builders are using innovative materials and design features to benefit the health and well-being of homeowners.
Doors That Score High in Energy Efficiency and Good Looks
Learn about the beautiful, energy efficient exterior doors that come with new construction homes.
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Windows That Cut Energy Costs, Protect and Defend
There are many window options out there, including some that offer resistance to weather-related events.
Buying Green Equals Buying Smart
Buying a green home means buying smart. Energy efficient homes save homeowners money and help save the planet.
Consumer Interest in Green Building and Sustainability is Increasing
Interest in green building and sustainability is increasing as more homebuyers look to save money and resources.
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Introduction to Green Roof Styles
NewHomeSource explores green roofs, an innovative green building technique that transforms your home into a eco friendly paradise.
Recycle These Six Surprising Household Items to Help Save the Planet
By now, you know that recycling can help save valuable resources. But, here are six surprising household items that can be recycled.
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Water, Water Everywhere at CES – As Global Supplies Dwindle
Tim Costello explores what’s next for homebuyers looking to conserve water, save money, and help the planet.
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Tips to Save Water — and Money — All Year Long
NewHomeSource has five tips to reduce water usage in your landscaping, so you can save money and the planet.
How to Make Your New Home More Energy Efficient (And Save Money)
There are a number of ways that homeowners can make their new construction homes even more energy efficient to save money and the planet.
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Looking to Build a Green Home? Ask Prospective Builders These 8 Questions
If you’re looking to build a green home, you need to find the right builder. Here are eight questions you should ask potential green builders.
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Raise Your IAQ: Why Indoor Air Quality Matters
Today’s homebuilders are looking for ways to improve indoor air quality so their homeowners can enjoy a higher quality of life.
Energy Star: The New Home Source Interview
NewHomeSource sits down with Jonathan Passe, director of EnergyStar Residential Programs to explain what goes into an EnergyStar certified home.
10 Common Green Features in New-Construction Homes
New construction homes often have green features that don’t come in used houses. NewHomeSource explores 10 common green features in new houses.
Are Manufactured Homes Energy Efficient?
Manufactured homes have undergone changes that make them more energy efficient; and more changes are to come.
How to Build an Eco-Friendly Custom Home
When you build a custom home, it’s a great opportunity to design and build a home that is as eco-friendly and energy efficient as it is luxurious. NewHomeSource breaks down how to build a green custom home.
What is Greenwashing? How to Separate Fact from Fiction
It’s important to know what makes something “green.” To ensure that products and homes are eco-friendly, builders rely on ratings from a number of certification programs.
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Plant Prefab: LivingHomes’ Groundbreaking Spinoff
LivingHomes’ groundbreaking factory is the nation’s first prefabricated home factory dedicated to sustainability.