Selling sustainability is usually best done up front and not presented in terms of ROI but in terms of home comfort and safety, and indoor air quality. More
The Home Star program introduced earlier this year is on hold in Congress. More
Here are a few ideal products for home performance improvement projects: insulation, spray foam, a wireless diagnostic system, and digital inspection scope. More
Energy audits alone may not be enough to maintain profitability, but some remodelers are finding the right mix of audit, retrofit, and remodeling work. More
Are home improvement companies ready to become home performance companies? More
Local weatherization programs gear up to help homeowners finance energy-efficient upgrades. More
WellHome is a home performance division aimed at residential home improvement. The division was launched earlier this year by building products manufacturer Masco, which operates a similar division called Environments for Living. That division is targeted at new-home builders. More
By the time you read this, Congress may already have passed the Home Star Energy Retrofit Act of 2010, a bill that provides about $5.4 billion for rebates to homeowners for two different classes -- Gold Star and Silver Star -- of improvements. More
Home performance series of feature articles by the REMODELING staff. More
