Articles on Energy Efficient Homes

How to Work with technology to make your home spoil you green!

By AV-Executive

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Technology can do much to make your home efficient and you much more comfortable at the same time! This article will introduce you to some real things that you can do to not only make your home green, these things will increase your home's value!.. more »

How to Buy a Heat Pump

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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A heat pump can heat and cool your home. In the right conditions heat pumps are very efficient and can save you money on energy bills. If you've chosen to install a heat pump in your home, use the information below to learn how to buy the right one... more »

How to Buy a Solar Hot Water Heater

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Solar water heaters are not only the wave of the future for energy efficiency, but they are easy to install yourself and they protect the environment. They can be installed in a weekend and are eligible for a federal tax credit as well as saving ... more »

How to Buy a Zero Energy Home

By Paul M. J. Suchecki

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For many of us, our biggest energy expenses are not from our cars, but our homes. The bills are paid to different places each month, the gas company, the electric company, and the heating oil company, but consider what it truly costs you for ... more »

How to Buy an Energy Efficient Dryer

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Energy costs are a major concern for any homeowner. Each month we shell out a lot of money to cover heating, electricity, water and a variety of other expenses. Your washer and dryer are also consuming energy, which is why it's so important to ... more »

How to Buy an Energy Efficient Gas Furnace

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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During the winter, there's nothing worse after a long day's work than coming home to a chilly home. Nevertheless, with energy costs being what they are, it's a bad idea to run your gas furnace all day, especially if no one's home. In order to ... more »

How to Evaluate a Site for a Geothermal Heat Pump:

By alwrg7

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Geothermal heat pumps save money, reduce emissions, and are cost effective in replacing conventional heating and cooling technologies. A geothermal heat pump system can be installed in virtually any area of the country, but specific geological, ... more »

How to Go Green at Home

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Even the smallest of actions can have lasting environmental effects. Going green at home gives people the opportunity to reduce their impact on the environment and to ensure that clean air and water are available for future generations. You can ... more »

How to Heat a Home With Bio-Diesel

By Sensei

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Heating your house with bio-diesel is an indirect process that is affordable and allows the homeowner to keep all existing heating appliances. Savings are even greater if your home is heated by electricity... more »

How to Help Stop Climate Change

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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While there are still some folks who question the legitimacy of global warming, if you are in the climate change camp, you realize the importance of being a good steward to the environment. Slowing--or better yet, stopping--climate change can be ... more »

How to Hot Weather Proof a Home

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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If you are tired of paying high electricity bills during the summer months, then you may need to consider ways to hot weather proof your home. There are several things you can do to transform your hot house into a cool retreat. Follow these ... more »

How to Lose Your Shirt Flipping a House

By EliazarPlatt

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Sure, most people want to make fat cash by house flipping. But not you. If you want a sure fire plan for going down into the depths of debt, follow these simple steps.. more »

How to Run a Home on Solar Power

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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If you are building a new home from the ground up, you are in a unique position to harness the environmental and economic benefits of solar power to run your home. Building a solar home is many times more affordable than retrofitting an existing ... more »

How to Save Money With a Solar Panel

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Besides helping the environment, the best reason to use solar panels is the money that it will save you. Once you have a solar panel installed, you can follow a few simple tips to make sure that it's performing at peak efficiency... more »

How to Stop Global Warming

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Scientists are now reporting that global warming has become a serious threat to the Earth’s future. Reports indicate that the Earth’s surface temperature has risen .4 degrees Celsius in the last 25 years. This has grave implications for the ... more »

How to Tour Historic Kirkwood in Atlanta

By christinevand

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This early streetcar "suburb" of Atlanta, Georgia, known for its historic Victorian homes and Craftsman bungalows, is undergoing a rebirth of sorts, with new retail, restaurants and condo development. Get in and take a look around while it's ... more »

How to Use Wind Energy at Home

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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The price of gas is going up and electricity costs can be unpredictable. Renewable energy sources are a good way to combat these expenses and keep your energy bills low. Learn how to use wind energy in your home and reap the benefits... more »

How to Add Insulation to a Hot Water Tank

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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One of the biggest energy expenditures in any home involves the heating of water. For this reason, it's crucial that your hot water tank have proper insulation. Thankfully, it's relatively easy and inexpensive to add insulation to a hot water ... more »

How to Add Insulation to a Hot Water Tank

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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One of the biggest energy expenditures in any home involves the heating of water. For this reason, it's crucial that your hot water tank have proper insulation. Thankfully, it's relatively easy and inexpensive to add insulation to a hot water ... more »

How to Build a Cordwood House

By Cameron Chapman

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Cordwood construction (also known as stackwall) is the process of building using firewood-type logs, either split or whole. From a distance it looks similar to stone masonry, and is built in a similar fashion. It is very energy efficient, and ... more »

How to Build a Quick Solar Energy Cooker

By nkthen

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Solar energy is a wonderful energy source. It can be used in many ways instead of other energy sources. Solar energy is free, clean and easy to use. You do not need a lot of special equipment to start taking advantage of solar energy today. ... more »

How to Build a Solar Panel

By eHow Home & Garden Editor

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Most solar cells are made of silicon or similar materials and are sold pre-packaged. However, you can construct a do-it-yourself solar cell very inexpensively out of common materials found at any hardware store. While not as efficient as a more ... more »

How to Build a Straw Bale House

By kim2shine22

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Straw bale houses are beautifully unique green living spaces. These homes can often be built up to 50 percent cheaper than conventional buildings. Additionally, the homes retain their resale value. There are several different options in straw ... more »

How to Build with Papercrete

By Cameron Chapman

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Papercrete is a building material made from Portland cement, sand or other aggregates, and paper. It’s a relatively green building material, because it generally uses recycled paper, and lasts for a very long time. It’s also a good insulator due ... more »

How to Change a Light Bulb

By Christina Ellis

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Replacing your light bulbs may seem like a simple task yet in this day and age of global warming by greenhouse gasses; here are some things you should consider..... more »

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