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Energy-Efficient Homes 2011

Early Homes Spring/Summer 2011Featuring the latest innovative homes and green products, Energy-Efficient Homes offers ideas for building and remodeling homes in cost-effective, energy-conscious ways. From smart technology to sustainable materials to proven construction techniques, this publication includes nitty–gritty how-to articles as well as real homes that are as green as they are beautiful.

Current Issue: 2011
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A Healthy House, Planet & Wallet

If there are a lot of reasons to save energy, there are even more WAYS to save energy. This issue is full of them. Some are expensive, as when you start from scratch in building a new energy-efficient home or retrofit an old home to tighten it up. Many of the ideas cost nothing, just little tips to help you save the expensively conditioned air that is flowing out of your leaky house. And lots of ideas in between cost a little but save a lot — of energy and money.

We’ve put this issue together with the hope that you will find many ideas that work for you, no matter what your circumstances. Here’s to a healthy house, a healthy planet and a healthy wallet.

Tim Schreiner, Editorial Director

In This Issue:

5 Steps to a Home that Saves You Money

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Increase your new or existing home's energy efficiency and save money with these 5 steps.
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The Complete Package: Oregon Couple Builds for the Ages

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Principles of craftsmanship, long-lasting construction and low energy use guided the builders of this ultra-modern home.
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12 Ways to Reduce Energy Consumption and Save Money

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A majority of homeowners hold themselves accountable for reducing their energy consumption. Here are 12 tips to help you start saving right now.
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Energy Savers: 7 Minor Upgrades for Major Savings

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Make your home energy efficient with these small, smart upgrades.
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15 Tips to Plan Your Energy-Efficient Home

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Planning energy efficiency before a home is built eases the amount of retrofitting that will have to be done later. Consider these 15 tips when choosing everything from your floor plan to your appliances.
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