For the green home remodeler, windows are the product of choice. Low-emissive (Low-E) windows were the most common green building products to be worked into homes this year. Green building, on the whole, is becoming standard and affordable. High-performance, energy efficient products are popping up all over the marketplace, providing homebuilders and homeowners with plenty of remodeling options. With a little collaboration, owners can save money on energy costs, improve resale value, and breathe easier by improving the air quality in their homes. Aside from Low-E windows, popular remodeling options for 2014 included high efficiency HVAC systems, programmable thermostats, and ENERGY STAR appliances.
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