Five environmentally friendly ways to keep your lawn looking great Maintaining the perfect lawn is easier than you think and with the right tools, you can be both efficient with your yard work and eco-conscious. If it’s lush green turf … Continue reading
Green home improvements that can make a real difference in home value: What your home is worth to you is one thing; what it’s worth to someone else may be totally different. If you want to boost the value of … Continue reading
There are many ways in which you can make your home greener; doing so means that you can raise your property’s future resale value, while also being able to save money on bills. To achieve this, it’s worth thinking about … Continue reading
Homeowners in hot climates need to understand the difference between whole-house fans and powered attic ventilators There’s a lot of confusion surrounding attic fans. Here at GBA, we regularly receive e-mails from homeowners with questions about attic fans: What’s the purpose … Continue reading
In the future, solar panels will no longer be restricted to the roof. You’ll be able to put them on your windows too. Scientists at UCLA have invented a thin, transparent solar cell that can turn the energy of the … Continue reading
Moisture rides on air currents, and warm air carries more moisture than cool air To control air flows, make sure the air barrieris continuous An air barrier helps control airflow both through and within the building enclosure. By controlling airflow, you … Continue reading
Water and the summer months tend to go hand-in-hand – water skiing or fishing at a lake, taking a dip in a swimming pool and watering home-grown plants with a garden hose are among the season’s most popular activities. Recent … Continue reading
