Green Standards

Franchise Program Takes the Guesswork Out of Green Remodeling

Colorado builders rejuvenate their business model thanks to a new franchise system that encourages and provides resources for high-performance retrofits.

Building a Future: Effects of the Home Star Bill on Remodeling

Will passage of the Home Star Energy Retrofit bill put remodelers back to work or out of work?

Cash for Appliances Rebate Programs Begin in Some States

Three states roll out SEEARP rebates in December, with others to follow in early 2010.

Rinnai Wall-Mounted Boilers

The maker's new wall-mounted boilers use condensing technology to heat a whole house and provide domestic hot water while operating at up to 96.5% efficiency.

Green Payback

A focus on "green" and sustainable remodeling projects and how remodelers can answer their clients' questions about return on investment for those projects.

Taste Test: Dealing With a Client's Dubious Requests

Remodelers can face a dilemma when a client asks for a project that is tasteless or is on the verge of violating code.

RRP Compliance: More States Take on Lead-Safety Enforcement

There are pros and cons to states taking on the enforcement role of the Environmental Protection Agency's lead rule.

Taste Sensation: Wine-Tasting Events Build Brand and Community Relationships

Hosting wine tastings and other events at its office helps this remodeling company build brand and community.

Ten Strategies for LEED Platinum

Saving Old Windows: An Alternative to New Replacement Windows for Historic Properties

An effort is afoot by the Window Preservation Standards Collaborative to create standards for repairing and maintaining old windows.