sustainability

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Connected Home / Energy Conservation / Green Building / Water Conservation / Sustainable Home / Smart Thermostats / Healthy Home / Home Design / How-To

How a Smart Home Can Help You Go Green

When talking about smart homes, the main focus is usually the functionality and convenience factor. However, investing in smart home automation technologies can also help you save energy and reduce your carbon footprint. There are myriad ways in which a smart home can help you…

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30 March 2019

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Green Building / Sustainable Home / Healthy Home

4 Smart Items for Your Healthy Home Checklist

Your home is where you likely spend most of your time. Understanding this reality, you want to make certain that the environment in and around your residence is as healthy as possible. Here are four items to include on your healthy home checklist. Low or…

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28 January 2019

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Connected Home / Amazon Alexa / Water Conservation / Google Assistant / Sustainable Home

Phyn Adds Alexa, Europe Availability to Phyn Plus Smart Water Assistant at CES 2019

In synch with CES 2019 in Las Vegas, Phyn has announced that Phyn Plus—a smart water assistant, leak detector, and automated shut-off valve—has gained Amazon Alexa voice control. Furthermore, Phyn Plus will be soon be expanding beyond the shores of the U.S. to include wide…

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7 January 2019

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Energy Conservation / Green Building / Water Conservation / Sustainable Home / Design / Healthy Home / Home Design / How-To

How to Go Truly Sustainable in Your Interior Design Efforts

The modern homeowner doesn’t put up with wastefulness in their household. No, nowadays the residential realm is all about sustainability and aiding the preservation of the environment—not just for the sake of Mother Earth, but for the sake of their family budget as well.  Through…

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13 December 2018

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Energy Conservation / Green Building / Solar Photovoltaics / Water Conservation / Sustainable Home / Healthy Home

8 Smart Product Ideas for an Eco-Friendly Home

Becoming eco-friendly has become a priority for many homeowners who are considering upgrading or retrofitting their dwelling. It is understandable, as everyone is more conscious about their impact on the environment. And the truth is that many eco-friendly decisions also end up saving you money…

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11 December 2018

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Energy Conservation / Green Building / Sustainable Home / Architecture / Design / Healthy Home / Home Design / Real Estate

Beautiful and Sustainable: Modern Duplex Homes Deliver

If you are looking for a great housing deal, maybe you should consider building a home with a duplex floor plan. Besides helping you pay your mortgage, should you rent out one side, these homes offer many perks and benefits. On the other hand, if…

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8 December 2018

Regular seasonal maintenance on solar panel systems is a must. Image: Native.

Energy Conservation / Solar Photovoltaics / Sustainable Home / How-To

Home Solar Systems: A Seasonal Maintenance Guide

Make no mistake, your solar panel setup is a sturdy piece of technology that should only be handled and maintained by your solar provider—at least when it comes to repairs, replacements, and electrical maintenance. However, this doesn’t mean that you, as the owner, cannot contribute…

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5 December 2018

Polymer decking from Azek is among a new wave of highly durable decking materials. Image: Digitized House Media.

Green Building / Product Guide / Sustainable Home / Architecture / Design / Homes / Home Design

4 Alternative Decking Materials for Your Outdoor Space

As technology marches forward, the materials we use for constructing our homes continually evolves. In many cases, building products manufacturers are developing hybrid, synthetic, and metallic materials designed to supplant conventional wood, which can bring higher durability, contribute to sustainability, or add architectural interest. That's…

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27 October 2018

The infographic Energy Efficient Home: The Basics goes far behind the basics of building an energy efficient dwelling. Scroll into it below. Image: Blinds 2 Go.

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Infographic: Energy Efficient Home | The Basics

In a comprehensive infographic on the green or high-performance home, the creative and editorial team behind the Energy Efficient Home: The Basics infographic below have most assuredly gone far beyond the basics. From our colleagues at the UK-based company Blinds 2 Go, the illustration covers…

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9 July 2018

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Green Building / Water Conservation / Sustainable Home / How-To / Infographic

Infographic: Water Conservation in the Home

For many homeowners, water cost can compromise a large portion of their monthly utility bills. From our colleagues at Ireland-based Nature's Water Ltd., this infographic on water conservation in the home offers an outpouring of information on this all-important natural resource, and offers many suggestions…

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27 October 2017