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We're re-siding with fiber cement. The initial paint job is warrantied for 15 years. How long can we expect subsequent paint jobs to last?

— Chuck Ridgefield, CT

Answered by Anthony Addesso on October 18, 2010

I would like to insulate my attic before winter. What product do you recommend, and what thickness, for an attic floor?

— mc New Rochelle, NY

Answered by Anthony Addesso on October 7, 2010

Can a Realtor call an older home energy efficient without third-party certification?

— tony Thomasville, GA

Answered by Anthony Addesso on October 4, 2010

Can you use filtered rainwater to flush toilets? l live in Oklahoma and have a septic system.

— laura Talihina, OK

Answered by Anthony Addesso on September 23, 2010

I'm going to have a house built in Redmond, OR next year. Is it worth putting in a permeable driveway?

— Kazuya Miyashita Lemoore, CA

Answered by Anthony Addesso on September 22, 2010

We are remodeling our home. We want to add solar panels and efficient windows and not spend a lot of money. What's the best way to do this?

— Melissa McCumber Gary, TX

Answered by Anthony Addesso on August 24, 2010

What type of "green" wall insulation could I use in a small wooden cabin that could potentially get wet because it's in a flood zone?

— Peter O'Brien Coppell, TX

Answered by Anthony Addesso on August 20, 2010

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