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New Home's green emporiums to take aim at Home Depot, Lowe's

FHB_Building_News, contributor | March 16th, 20091 comment

In April, California-based New Home Inc. plans to open the first of eight showrooms featuring green supplies and services for homeowners, builders, and remodelers. Company CEO Rich Rifkin says the stores will take on long-established competitors.

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Is Your Heating System an Energy Beast?

FHB_WEB, member | March 16th, 2009

Here’s how to spot the signs and boost the efficiency of your furnace, boiler, or heat pump. I'll also answer some commonly asked questions about each system.

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Livingroom makeover

Cena, member | March 13th, 2009

100 y/o old was remodelled 20+ years ago with lots of paneling that was "in" at the time, I guess. Fireplace was just a cinderblock opening. Woodwork was very very dark. We stripped...

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What do the tax credits for energy efficiency and renewable energy mean for you?

FHBdotcom, editor | March 12th, 20095 comments

Several provisions in the economic stimulus bill that are relevant to energy saving improvements made by homeowners, remodelers, and builders.

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Converting a New England Carriage House into a Ranch-Style Home

spinoza2, member | March 10th, 2009

Last summer we purchased a 10,000 sq foot lot with a carriage house and in-ground swimming pool. With this I restored the turn-of-the-century carriage house and built an 1100 sq foot house around it...

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1950 CA Bungalow Bath Remodel

GawainT, member | March 9th, 2009

This bath remodel includes a HydroMassage whirllpool, custom cherry vanity with granite top, ThinWire floor heat, and Title 24 compliant halogen lighting. The vanity was designed to...

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Building Our First House: Floor Plan & Elevations Tour

sjdehner, member | March 7th, 2009

After our house was featured in Fine Homebuilding (February) we've had requests to see our floor plan. For those interested this page shows the working plan - minus dimensions & notes - from...

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Top 10 Green Building Products

RDA, producer | March 5th, 20091 comment

BuildingGreen LLC, publisher of Environmental Building News and GreenSpec Directory, announced what they consider the 10 most exciting new products of the year.

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Taos building code goes green

FHB_Building_News, contributor | March 4th, 2009

The New Mexico town recently adopted green building code based on Home Energy Rating System standards for residential construction and LEED standards for commercial buildings.

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1930s American Foursquare

ahendel, member | March 2nd, 20091 comment

We bought a 1930 American Foursquare in 2006 which we are still restoring and updating. There was only one outlet on the second floor in the hallway for 4 bedrooms & 1 bathroom! The house had the...

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Three Designs for PEX Plumbing Systems

FHB_WEB, member | March 2nd, 20094 comments

Incorporating manifolds into the layout can save water and energy because you eliminate most of the pipe between the water heater and the faucet. . .

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Reader Feedback: Fine Homebuilding Issue #202, April/May 2009

RDA, producer | February 26th, 20092 comments

Readers respond to Alex Wilson's open letter to President Obama and more.

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How Much Will My Solar Hot Water System Cost?

FHB_WEB, member | February 24th, 2009

Cost is a key consideration when weighing the merits of renewable energy; www.findsolar.com is an excellent place to find information on hot-water systems.

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Ex-cons escape gang life by going "green collar"

FHB_Building_News, contributor | February 17th, 2009

A program in East Los Angeles helps ex-cons break away from life on the street by training them as solar-panel installers.

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Small Bath Re

GawainT, member | February 16th, 2009

1950 California bungalow bath remodel. Expanded floor space by moving closet in adjacent bedroom. Custom designed bow front vanity saves floor space while maximizing storage. Hydro...

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The ever-greening mind-sets of builders and buyers

FHB_Building_News, contributor | February 13th, 2009

Worried about rising energy costs, home buyers are warming to green homes, and builders are responding accordingly, says a recent Wall Street Journal story.

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KB Home commits to Energy Star guidelines for its new homes

FHB_Building_News, contributor | February 11th, 2009

KB Home says it is furthering its sustainable-energy goals by building all new-home communities opening in 2009 and beyond to Energy Star guidelines.

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Obama’s quick action on energy standards for household appliances

FHB_Building_News, contributor | February 4th, 2009

President Barack Obama is expected to sign a memorandum that will require the Energy Department to enforce higher efficiency energy standards for household appliances such as dishwashers, lamps, and microwave ovens.

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Warm, fuzzy, and filthy

FHB_Building_News, contributor | January 23rd, 2009

As part of a campaign encouraging consumers to change their furnace air filters regularly, home warranty provider American Home Shield is hosting a contest intended to find America’s dirtiest air filters.

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Another day at the show

Kevini, editor-at-large | January 23rd, 20093 comments

The folks at Rigid have introduced a couple of new tools that look interesting to me. One is a small cirular saw designed to cut fiber-cement siding that has a built-in dust collection...

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