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70The Return of the Clothesline Debate
by Elle MacKenna
Clotheslines are both romantic and practical. They have been the backdrop for women's movements, movies and many a warm backyard memory. Before clothes dryers gained popularity as a must have convenience, the... published 9 months ago
70Solar Thermal Systems for Energy Savings
by Elle MacKenna
Solar thermal systems are one of my favorite energy-efficiency topics. They are simple, affordable, green and save money. As energy costs continue to soar and sustainable building goes mainstream, many... published 11 months ago
73Ten Easy Ways to Save Energy This Winter
by Elle MacKenna
Winter is a great time of year but brings with it increased costs of homeownership. Cold winds, winter snows, less sunlight all present challenges to keeping warm. But there are easy ways to help ease the... published 11 months ago
74Costs of Radiant Floor Heating
by Elle MacKenna
There’s a lot to be said for radiant floor heating. It’s quiet, energy-efficient and delivers a warm, comfortable blanket of heat throughout your home. The costs for this type of heating system... published 12 months ago
72Costs of Installing Solar Panels for Your Home
by Elle MacKenna
It is exciting to see solar photovoltaic making a strong comeback. Gone are the clumsy installations that plagued the 1970s and welcome new, innovative applications that are integrated into designs. Around... published 12 months ago
71Radiant Underfloor Heating
by Elle MacKenna
I’ve been living with radiant underfloor heating for over a year and I absolutely love it. It’s extremely comfortable, quiet and energy-efficient. Also called hydronic radiant floor heating, these systems are well worth your consideration. published 15 months ago
65Natural Daylighting for Health and Energy Efficiency
by Elle MacKenna
More and more studies are touting the benefits of natural daylighting in residential, academic and commercial settings. Designs that let the sunshine do the work reduce the need for artificial light taking a load off energy consumption and utility bills. Perhaps even more motivating, natural daylighting is just more pleasant. published 15 months ago
70Can Geothermal Heat Your Home?
by Elle MacKenna
(Photo: Cristiano Galbiati) The term geothermal refers to heat within the earth. This heat can present in dynamic, forceful phenomenon like the geysers of Yellowstone or simply as a constant reserve of... published 15 months ago
71Inexpensive Green Strategies for New Construction
by Elle MacKenna
The greenest buildings take advantage of low-tech sustainable design principles that incur little or no upfront costs. These are easy to implement when building a new house and can help create a healthier, more comfortable, energy-efficient home. published 15 months ago
82Pellet Stoves: Wood, Corn & Bixby
by Elle MacKenna
Pellet stoves are an efficient alternative way to heat your home. They use inexpensive fuels made from biomass and don’t produce a lot of waste. With natural gas and oil prices on a steady upward trend, pellets stoves have become increasingly popular and worth a look. published 16 months ago
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