One of the toughest decisions in green building is the choice of insulation. Each type has its own set of virtues and problems. Last summer I wrote an article to try and address this confusion. I didn ...

Last week's column addressed cellulose insulation, which is the greenest and one of the most effective insulation materials available. But it isn't always practical or affordable to install cellulose.

I did it -- I scheduled an energy audit for my home in Brattleboro. I’ll report the results here, so you’ll be the first to know if I’m proud of my work orŠ I don’t want to think about it. I bought it ...