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Smart Technology: How Home Automation Can Lead to Greater Energy Efficiency

In recent years, technology has evolved to the point where the majority of systems, appliances, and equipment in an entire home can be controlled from a single computer or mobile device. These types of “smart homes” have made it extremely easy for homeowners to enjoy the benefits of technology, including precise operational control that saves energy and money. Smart home technology and energy efficiency are a natural combination in the most technologically advanced homes of today.

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10 Ways a Bathroom Renovation in Your Newton Home Can Go Green

A bathroom renovation offers you the perfect opportunity to install energy-saving fixtures and features. Here are 10 ways you or your general contractor can proceed with an effective green bathroom renovation.

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A New Home Addition Provides the Perfect Time to Use Green Practices

If the new year brings plans for an addition to your Massachusetts home, you have the perfect opportunity to apply green practices to make the new space more energy efficient. With the proper application of green materials and technologies, you can improve your home’s energy efficiency, boost indoor air quality, and increase overall comfort while also saving energy and money. Here are a few easy ways you can take advantage of the benefits of a green home addition.

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Want to Build a Zero Net Energy Home in Newton MA? Consider These 10 Best Practices

Zero net energy homes are superbly energy efficient homes that depend on renewable energy sources to provide the bulk, if not all, of the energy they use. You can easily achieve a zero net energy home by adhering to the following best practices:
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Do Your Windows Need Repair or Replacement? Consider the Options

Windows provide more than just an opening in the building’s structure for lighting or indoor ventilation. In many cases, windows are vital components of the building’s visual appeal, as well as an integral part of a structure’s architectural significance or historic value. When deciding whether windows need repair or replacement, it’s important that you and your contractor evaluate these factors in addition to the condition of the windows.
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A Fall Home Maintenance Checklist for Newton MA Homeowners

As the seasons change, it’s time to take care of fall home maintenance. Here’s a brief checklist of maintenance tasks that should be performed as the weather gets cooler and moves toward winter.
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Planning a Kitchen Renovation for Your Newton Area Home? 5 Layout Options to Consider

A kitchen renovation gives you the chance to revise and rearrange your kitchen spaces in a way that best suits both your aesthetic requirements and your preferred work patterns. The following five styles are common kitchen layout options to consider:
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Before the General Contractor Begins Your Kitchen Renovation, Take These Steps to Prep

A kitchen renovation can result in a practical and beautiful addition to your home, but the renovation process itself can be a significant disruption to your usual home routine. Before work begins, take these steps to make things easier on both you and your contractor.
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4 Strong Advantages of Using Design Build Services for Your Newton Home

In the past, residential construction customers used multiple contractors for home design, construction or renovation. Today, those who want a new or renovated home are turning to firms that provide both design and construction. Here are four good reasons why design build services will work to your advantage when building or renovating your Newton home.
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What Goes Into Energy Efficient Home Design?

If you’re new to the concept of energy efficient home design, you may have some misconceptions. It’s important to recognize that energy-efficient home design is no different than traditional home design when it comes to functionality and aesthetic appeal. The difference is reduced energy usage, improved efficiency, and enhanced home comfort.
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