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Interior Walls and Floor Framing
Interior Walls and Floor Framing Affect a Home's Livability
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Decks and Porches
Decks and Porches Need to Stand Up to the Weather
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Foundation Drains
Footing Drains Keep the Basement Dry from the Outside
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Hardscapes: Patios and Driveways
Patios and Driveways Need Solid Foundations
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Green Landscapes: Native Plants and Soil
Green Landscapes Take Less and Give Back More
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Siting with the Sun: Passive Heating and Daylighting
Design Around the Sun to Lower Heating and Lighting Needs
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Stormwater Management
The Right Drainage Can Keep the House Dry and the Landscape Green
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Roofing Material Choices
There Are Many, Many Green Roofing Choices
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Stone and Synthetic Stone
A Traditional Look That Requires a Drainage Mat and Vapor-Impermeable Sheathing
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Lighting and Phantom Loads
Lighting and Phantom Loads Offer Opportunities for Energy SavingsUPDATED 10/21/2011
