Dec 28th 2010 12:00PM
While you're roasting your chestnuts on that open fire, you're also letting plenty of heat escape up through the chimney. Luckily, at AOL Real Estate we've got some great ideas to help you save energy this winter. Check out these energy-saving guides: Energy Efficient Home Improvements for Every Budget Ways to... Continue Reading »
Sep 21st 2010 5:51PM
When it comes to green home improvements, a lot of people are stuck in black-and-white thinking. Either you install solar panels or you might as well continue to gobble fossil fuel. Either you use sustainable materials or you destroy old-growth forests. The reality, of course, lies someplace in between. That's why it's... Continue Reading »
Jul 21st 2010 9:53AM
Barry Floyd of Elkhart, Ind. loves his pool, but not the electric bills that come with it, or the cost of the utilities that he and his family rack up in the other parts of their home. So he's looking into solar power. "I am in the process of pricing and planning to install some [solar panels]," says Floyd. "I heard lot of... Continue Reading »
Dec 17th 2009 12:23PM
Many homeowners have shied away from solar panels because of their cost and complexity. But the the sunlight-catching panels are starting to come down to earth. Home improvement retailer Lowe's recently began selling ready-to-install solar panels on the shelves at some its California stores, making it one of the first... Continue Reading »
