NewHomeSource talked to some of the biggest homebuilders in the country to learn more about their energy-efficient new homes.
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The Homeowner’s Guide to Green Roofs
Green roofs are a perfect mix of style and environmentally conscious living. Here’s everything you need to know if you’re interested in one for your new home.
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.
13 Succulents That Will Be the Jewel in Any Room
Houseplants elevate your home design and let you live green. Here are 13 lovely, low maintenance succulents for every room in your home.
11 Ways to Save Energy & Cost in the Laundry Room
Looking to make cleaning and drying clothes more energy efficient, and save money in the process? We’ve got 11 tips to get you started.
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.
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.
5 Easy Steps to Ecofriendly Landscaping for Your New Home
Planting a garden in your new home’s yard can be beneficial for the environment and your health.
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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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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.
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.
How to Start Rainscaping Around Your New Home
If you’re looking for a way to go green in your new home’s garden you should explore installing a rain garden in your backyard.
Texas-Sized Savings: Texas’ First Certified Passive Home Runs on $2 of Energy a Day
The first passive home in Texas, located in northwest Dallas, was built by Fagan Partners and is is a two-story spec home of 3,230 sq. ft.
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Here’s Why Building Green is the Future of New Homes
Green building is the future of the new home building industry. NewHomeSource explores why builders who don’t go green will get left behind.
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How Energy Efficient are Manufactured Homes?
Today’s manufactured homes are sustainably built with plenty of high-end finish and customization options.
Whisper Valley Providing Zero-Energy Living at Affordable Price
Whisper Valley is a fantastic new home community in Austin, Texas that offers up green living at an affordable price point.
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California Solar Roof Mandate May Send New Home Prices Through the Roof
NewHomeSource breaks down California’s newest solar power mandate, which stipulates that all new construction homes must be solar powered by 2020.
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Why Every New Home Buyer Should Do an Energy Audit
NewHomeSource lays out the reasons why new homebuyers should do an energy audit before buying a house, so you can move into a truly green home.
Greening Your Home on the Outside: 5 Ways to go Eco-Friendly in the Yard
Our actions affect the living world around us. And fortunately, there are several great ways homeowners can go eco-friendly without sacrificing beauty. In fact, the results can be as stunning as ever!
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How to Design a Water Efficient Home
Design a water efficient home by maximizing efficiency in the bathroom, kitchen, yard, and more, so you can save money and the planet.
Solar Panel Systems 101: Specs, Costs, and Benefits
If you’re interested in going green when you build your new home, you might be thinking about installing solar panels. NewHomeSource breaks down the cost and benefits of including solar panels on your home.
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The Green Benefits of Tiny Home Living
Not only do tiny homes offer financial freedom and a simpler lifestyle, they also offer many green benefits for a better planet. And we’ve got proof!
Eco-Friendly Tiny House Features
There are plenty of ways to live environmentally conscious, especially in a tiny home. Read more to learn how tiny living and living green go hand-in-hand.
Hey Google, How Much Energy Am I Using?
The Google Home Hub initiative connects utility companies with homeowners, creating opportunities to cut energy costs. Here’s how you can get involved.
The ProjeKt Home: How KB Home is Using Smart Home Technology
KB Home’s new concept home — KB ProjeKt Home — combines sustainable design and new building technologies for an unprecedented living experience.
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