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11 American-Made Products for U.S. Single-Family Homes

Feeling patriotic after the 4th of July? Here's a roundup of several products that... More

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DuPont Tyvek's DrainVent Rainscreen Features in Builder's Product Roundup

Products from Jacuzzi, Bocchi, and Vinotemp also feature. More

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Builder's Sept. 21 Product Roundup: New and Noteworthy Products From European Home, LeakSmart, Deceuninck, and More
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EPA to Propose Tougher Rules for Woodstoves

EPA to propose tougher air pollution standards for home heating woodstoves. More

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Leaky Ducts

Air escaping from a home's HVAC system can lead to increased energy costs. Here's the fix. More

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Cool Roofing Choices Expand

Government rebates, savings, and pursuit of LEED points are making cool roofs a popular and affordable option with homeowners, builders, and architects. Building material manufacturers and suppliers are proving more than happy to meet the demand. More

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Code Challenge

When the 2012 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) takes effect in January, it will raise the energy bar more than any previous code, with a targeted 15% jump in the energy efficiency of new homes vs. the 2009 code and a 28% improvement over 2006. Getting over that hurdle will challenge builders and inspectors. More

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Rising Star

Like a spaceship rocketing into the heavens, the Energy Star for Homes program is... More

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Build It Right: Insulating Crawl Spaces

Most crawl spaces have foundation vents to prevent buildup of excess moisture. But... More

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