Energy Smart Homes

Your heating and cooling costs are going through the roof. You can't watch the news without hearing about climate change. Now is the time to be good to yourself -- and to the environment -- by using some great new ideas to create an energy smart home.

Whether your home is old, new or still on the drawing board, here's a special publication that will help you learn how to cut energy costs in a variety of ways.

From innovative design strategies and new installation techniques to the latest energy-efficient materials and appliances, it's all here -- complete with great tips and advice on how to make it happen.

Here are just a few examples of what you'll discover.

• Priorities for Building or Remodeling an Energy Smart Home tells you precisely where to spend your time and money for the greatest impact
• Get the Right Replacement Windows shows you how to make this costly investment pay off big with inside information on window types, installation, performance and warranties
• A High-Performance Spec House delivers the best ideas of an entire team of specialists incorporated into a single house
• Zero Energy, Infinite Appeal features a house that produces as much energy as it uses -- the winner of a national green-building award
• A fascinating tour highlighting five high-performance, energy-efficient homes from around the country

From cover to cover, this timely issue offers lots of great ideas you can implement today to make your home more comfortable -- and less expensive -- tomorrow.