Future proofing homes / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...homes?"  Future-proofing homes: efficient and resilient Since a home built today should be around at least many decades, it is worth anticipating the possible challenges we might have to face in an uncertain future climate. Resources are becoming increasingly more scarce and expensive, so the less energy you need to op...

...homes make it impossible to locate both septic and well on a lot. This recommendation is intended to help you scratch potential lots off a list, not to confirm them as feasible. Unless you're a pro, don't rely on your own conclusions to declare a lot buildable.   Some building lots may already have a well; if so, find ...