Iowa Congressman to introduce End Radon in Schools Act

18 Jan, 2013

In an effort to address the presence of radon in public schools across the United States, Iowa Congressman Bruce Braley plans to introduce the End Radon in Schools Act to the U.S. House.

Retired high school science teacher puts $350,000 into energy-efficient home

17 Jan, 2013

According to local source The News Tribune, the 69-year-old retired high school science teacher wanted to see how many "crazy things" he could put into his house, and has enjoyed coming up with the calculations to determine how much energy he can save by making certain upgrades to his home.

How to save energy during the winter

16 Jan, 2013

One challenge East Coast residents face each year is keeping energy costs down during the winter. The good news is, those who are looking to adopt a more earth-friendly lifestyle can still do so during these colder months.

Common problems found during home inspections

15 Jan, 2013

Before you buy a home, it's important to get a home inspection. Sometimes there are issues with a house that aren't visible to the untrained eye, and may end up ultimately being a deal breaker.

Michigan city illuminates historical buildings with LED bulbs

14 Jan, 2013

In an effort to bring more attention to and literally illuminate the presence of some of its beautiful architecture, the city of Saginaw, Michigan, is installing lights on a number of its historic downtown buildings.

Florida woman frustrated by mold, humidity and condensation in new home

11 Jan, 2013

In Jacksonville, Florida, local source First Coast News reports that homeowner Denise Criscitiello is experiencing all sorts of unpleasant problems with the new home she purchased in November 2011.

Report shows that mold levels in Alabama elementary school do not signify immediate health concerns

10 Jan, 2013

Last month we wrote about the parents of more than 70 students at Montevallo Elementary School in Alabama who chose to pull their children from class until they felt the building was safe.

Two key tax credits mean 2013 is the perfect time to make energy-efficient upgrades to your home

9 Jan, 2013

With the fiscal cliff looming overhead in the final weeks of 2012, many American citizens wondered if their lives would be affected by the potential changes heading into the new year.

Not your average energy-efficient home: San Francisco couple lives in a converted school bus

8 Jan, 2013

There are certainly some unique living situations out there, but it’s not everyday that you come across a story about a couple choosing to live in a school bus. For San Francisco residents Richard and Rachel lane, however, this is their dream home.

Why it’s so important to get a home inspection before purchasing

7 Jan, 2013

So you’ve found your dream home and are ready to move forward with the buying process. Everything inside and outside the house seems fine, from what you can tell, so you’re probably good to go, right? Not so fast.