Page 11 - The Homeowner's Handbook 2017

WHAT’S NEW IN THE 8TH EDITION...

Flex House Sustainable NEW
Products Appliances Efficient

Our guide features a number of new Learn what’s new in energy Windows
products. Don’t miss new “smart” efficient appliances, including Check out our side-by-side
devices that improve your home’s condensation clothes dryers comparison of energy efficient
energy efficiency, insulation to significantly improve your that save homeowners a ton windows to make the best
home’s R-value, counter tops made from recycled materials. on energy bills. (p. 42) choice for your home. (p. 34)

The Homeowner’s

HANDBOOK

Remodeling? Building a new home?
8th This comprehensive guide has you covered.

EDITION Understanding the thousands of choices available CONTENTS
when constructing or improving a home is daunting.
Add in efforts to use “green” products, and the task
gets even more complex. That’s why we created this Exteriors 12
Handbook—to help you manage your project, by Roofing 16
separating the really important choices from the rest. Structure 20
Here’s the essential information you’ve been looking
Insulation 24
for, in one handy annually updated guide.
Air Quality 28
Windows 32
Heating & Cooling 36
Lighting 40
Appliances 42
Plumbing 46
Finishes 50
Cabinets & Tops 54
Alternative Energy 58

Award-Winning Coverage of Sustainable Construction, Products and Lifestyles
The Homeowner’s Handbook 2017 / www.greenbuildermedia.com GREEN PROFESSIONALS: SHARE IT!
THE 8TH EDITION of our free guide for eco-minded
homeowners goes “back to basics,” offering
THE HOMEOWNER’S hundreds of good ideas for building and outfitting
a super-sustainable home.
HANDBOOK Green building professionals: Feel free to share chapters of
ADVICE from
green pros on the
best systems and
practices to fine
tune your home. The Homeowner’s Handbook with clients, friends and prospective clients.
RECOMMENDATIONS
on the most durable
and efficient
building materials
and products. Visit our website for a free download—or to purchase hard copies:
TIPS on planning
and building the
sustainable home
of your dreams.
www.greenbuildermedia.com/the-homeowners-handbook
www.greenbuildermedia.com The Homeowner’s Handbook 2017 GREEN BUILDER 9
9-61 GB 1017 HH.indd 9 11/1/17 12:07 PM