Green Homes News

Manufacturers are working to reduce packaging waste, but durability, cost, and new regulations complicate the path to more-sustainable solutions

I am trying to determine what is the best insulation for our home in south Florida and avoid toxic materials as some of my family members are sensitive to chemicals.…

I have a new build in zone 6a, and noticed water leaking in above a window after the siding went on. I have a contractor working on the site but…

Thanks to state-level legislative efforts, U.S. consumers will have greater access to plug-in solar devices, assuming states can remove the red tape

Integrating blue carpets Dubai into green building projects requires focusing on low-VOC emissions and sustainable material sourcing. These high-quality carpets provide excellent thermal insulation, contributing to the energy efficiency of…

A DIY builder questions his heat-loss numbers—raising bigger questions about Manual J accuracy, low-load homes, and HVAC sizing.

I'm so grateful for the help of the GBA community as we build our new home and I have had so many questions along the way.  At the moment I'm…

Let me get right to the point.After a little more than 15 years in the residential construction and home improvement fields, I am left with this nagging question in my…