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"Efficient home design"

Efficient home design / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

How much is Too Much Insulation in my Attic or Walls?
Insulation and soundproofing

How much insulation is too much in attics and walls?

...home? How much insulation do I need in green home construction? The difference between Polyiso, EPS & XPS foam insulation & styrofoam Tips for successfully building affordable eco homes Resilient design features for sustainable new home construction Find more about green home construction in the Ecoho...

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How to plan and budget for home renovations and new builds
Concept and design

Important tips for a successful build or renovation

...home Green Building Guide and these pages here :  Finding green building design professionals Sustainable upgrades for profitable home flipping Maintaining healthy indoor air quality Resilient design features for new home construction Sign up here to promote your business for free with an Ecohome Membership! ...

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Concept and design

How to stay on budget when building a home

...home. Find more building advice in the Ecohome Green Building Guide and these pages here :  Find green building design professional in the Ecohome Directory  Top tips for building green homes on a budget Maintaining healthy indoor air quality Resilient design features for new home construction Sign up here to...

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Warm light and dimmable LED bulbs
Lighting

All about LED bulbs - video

...home interiors and energy efficiency in the Ecohome Green  Building Guide and the pages below: Easy energy-saving habits to implement in your home Stylish ceiling fans to improve home air circulation  All about home lighting design Have warm feet with electric under floor heating systems Smart home automation...

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Ecohome's passively heated Edelweiss House
Efficient home design

Are better insulated homes worth the money?

...home needs, read more about high performance home building in the Ecohome Building Guide, or these pages: All about passive solar home design See Passive House and LEED ready prefab homes here Find the best insulation for your home build or renovation here Are triple pane windows worth the money? See here about...

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Water efficiency
Plumbing and water heaters

How to save money on your hot water bills

...home Green Building Guide and on these pages below :  Are low flow showerheads worth the money? Heat pump water heaters save energy and money Preventing mold when you insulate your basement  'Smart' sewage backup flood prevention devices and alarms  Learn more about the benefits of a free Ecohome Network Memb...

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