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How to choose and install a green roof

October 11, 2017

Matt Jambro, Georgia Roof Pro

Roofing

Living roofs put down roots

November 15, 2016

Catherine Smith, Houzz

Roofing

Dimming CFLs and LEDs

July 10, 2012

Green Home Guide Staff

Lighting

Dimming saves energy while setting the right light level to improve mood and ambiance. Screw-in compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) and screw-in light emitting diode bulbs (LEDs) are a great energy-... Read more

6 Steps to “Greening” Your Roof

May 02, 2012

Green Home Guide Staff

Roofing

Re-roofing presents possibly the best opportunity since the house was built to make energy and efficiency improvements. While the roof is off, you can work from the top down, and make a variety of... Read more

Buyer's Guide to Energy Efficient Bulbs

March 14, 2011

Celeste LeCompte

Lighting

There are a growing number of options for homeowners seeking to use energy-efficient light bulbs. This buyer's guide will help you select the most energy efficient and environmentally sensitive... Read more

5 tips for choosing energy-efficient lighting

March 14, 2011

Emily Widle

Lighting

4 ways to make your home more energy-efficient with occupancy/vacancy sensors.

March 12, 2011

Green Home Guide Staff

Lighting

Saving energy is simple—with occupancy/vacancy sensors. One of the easiest energy-saving solutions you can add to your home is an occupancy /vacancy sensor.

Three ways to make your roof more energy-efficient

January 04, 2011

Amy Westervelt

Roofing

Not everyone can have a living roof, but most people can have a “green” roof fairly easily. And the great news is that improving the energy efficiency of your roof doesn’t have to be costly. Small... Read more

6 Ways to Get the Green Benefits without the Green Roof

January 04, 2011

Amy Westervelt

Roofing

For the 90-some percent of us for whom a living roof doesn’t make sense, the benefits of such a roof are still attainable. Our experts have weighed in on the various ways to achieve a green roof's... Read more