The green building boom isn't just a new construction phenomenon. It's also becoming extremely popular in the remodeling industry.

By providing homebuyers with green features at lower cost, homebuilders can help to reduce global warming emissions and preserve the environment without placing undue burden on the homeowner. Here are some ideas on how it's being done.

Being indoors doesn't always guarantee protection from the sun's damaging effects. Here's how to make sure both you and your belongings will stay safe.

Multi-tasking is in vogue, but do-it-yourselfers have been doing it for decades with the help of tools that serve more than one purpose. Here are some gift items that are essential for the DIYer's well-equipped multi-purpose tool box.

It's a home comfort emergency. Your air conditioning system breaks down in the middle of a heat wave, or your current heating, ventilation and cooling (HVAC) system sounds and feels like it's on its last legs. When you need to replace your system quickly, what should you do?

Since Oprah announced on her TV show that "wallpaper is back" and Time Magazine called wallpaper "hip" and the "latest passion" of interior designers, the plain painted wall seems a bit boring. Here's how to add a designer's touch to your decor without breaking the bank.

Even though fire sprinkler technology has been saving lives in commercial property, hotels and hospitals for 100 plus years, most people don't realize the same technology is available to protect their homes. If you're thinking of buying, building or remodeling a home now is the time to learn about this state-of-the-art fire protection.