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Are Your Roofs Cool? An Introduction to Cool Roofs.

by Jim Simcoe | September 24, 2010

Occasionally I’m asked to write about some specific green building method or product for real estate investors. Below is a quick outline on Cool Roofs, one of the most effective energy-efficient measures you can implement if you live in the southern half of the US. Cool roofs aren’t new, roofing contractors have used cool roofing [...]

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How Do Heating Systems Impact Home Values?

by Julie Broad | August 18, 2010

I am definitely not an expert in the area of heating and cooling a home. But I can appreciate the cost savings of a high efficiency furnace just as much as I can be turned off by the expense of baseboard heating if I am going to be paying the heating and cooling costs in [...]

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Saving Money With a Home Energy Audit

by Brendan O'Brien | February 7, 2009

Although my personal home is only eight years old, I’ve known for a while that it’s not as energy-efficient as it could be. My heating bills aren’t outrageous, but they could be lower. Also, as you walk around my house, you can feel the cold spots. My son’s room is the coldest bedroom in the [...]

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