Green Homes News

Sherwin-Williams’s new Emerald Symmetry paint promises lower emissions and plant-based content. The real question was whether it could still perform like a premium interior coating.

Zone 5A (upstate NY) wall retrofit question:Existing interior poly vapor barrier will remain. New assembly from inside-out: R-15 mineral wool in 2×4, ZIP sheathing (taped), 1" XPS (R-5), then vinyl…

Our new slab pour for a detached garage appears to have “crazing” on the surface.Is this purely cosmetic or is there any concern about the quality of the pour/finishing? It…

Designed for performance rather than luxury finishes, this 2,200-square-foot home shows how careful planning, a disciplined air barrier, and modest materials can deliver Passive House comfort and efficiency

Does anyone have experience with AutoHotUSA? I want to use their DR099A system with dedicated return line. I like the AutoHot because I can use wireless motion sensors to activate…

I thought I was signing up for a free ten day trial. Evidently I didn't look at the page more carefully, because the trial was specifically listed for the annual…

A detailed guide to choosing and using portable power stations—from capacity and inverter size to battery chemistry and solar charging