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Green rehabs require up-front review and analysis, sustainable building expert says.
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Philip Beere, recently named NAHB’s Green Remodeling Advocate of the Year, finds success transforming foreclosures into efficient, healthy remodels.
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The recession is fueling homeowners’ desire for changes that improve comfort, cost-savings.
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Greenbuild speaker says Generation Y homeowners will have a major impact.
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Green remodelers report that their eco-friendly projects are faring better than traditional projects.
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A homeowner converts a shed into a home office in Santa Fe, N.M., and employs many green elements.
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The American Society Of Interior Designers And The U.S. Green Building Council, both based in Washington, D.C., have created the first nationwide green residential remodeling guidelines for existing homes.
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Tax credits and rebates should boost consumer spending on energy-efficient home improvements.
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In summer of 2008, five Houston school districts recycled their carpet during the remodeling of 17 buildings.
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President Obama signs stimulus plan into law, includes up to $1500 tax credit only for windows with .30 u-value or lower. All windows Cardinal Builders offer meet or exceed requirements to earn tax credit. Click here for more information.