January 2023

Help yourself...to a house?

Karen Bates, 56, never thought she'd be building her own home—and five others.

But that's what she is doing this year, through Community Concepts Inc., a Maine nonprofit that makes homeownership more affordable.

Why measure your indoor humidity?

High humidity levels in your home are a common culprit for moisture and mold problems. Luckily, you don't need a high-end piece of equipment to monitor the humidity in your home. Learn how to maintain a safe humidity level in your home.

Tickets now available!

Get inspired to create your green & healthy dream home at the 3^rd annual Green Home + Energy Show.

The Green Home + Energy Show brings together the leaders in Maine’s sustainable home and energy industries. From solar power to heat pumps, air quality to air sealing, and electric vehicles to sustainable landscaping, don't miss your chance to learn directly from these highly sought out professionals.

Tickets benefit Maine Foodscapes, a nonprofit organization with a mission to improve community food security & well-being throughout Southern Maine.

Get your tickets

2022 Readers' Favorites

The results are in... these five articles were the most read on our website in 2022! Have you read them yet?

Building Science 101: Foundations

Here in Maine, we build houses with basements and concrete foundation walls. At least that’s the conventional wisdom; there are many reasons to rethink that approach.

What's your number? Maine's building codes

In 2021, Maine implemented the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) statewide. Let's take a look at some of the code's major features.

Building Science 101: Burning wood in a high-performance home

A traditional fireplace can be dangerous in a well-sealed, well-insulated high-performance home. Fortunately, there are solutions that allow you to get all the benefits of a cozy fire without comprising on safety or performance.

Sustainability & Siding

A green architect compares siding materials–from wood to composite, vinyl to metal–to help you make the best choice for your home.

Making it in Maine

Check out these unique opportunities to learn anything from traditional joinery to plumbing to the nuts and bolts of high-performance building.

Find a green home professional

Check out the green homes business directory to find experts specializing in healthy, efficient, sustainable Maine homes.

Pinnacle Window Solutions

BrightBuilt Home

Mitsubishi Electric

Emerald Builders

Upcoming events

Indoor Insanity 5K • Maine Indoor Air Quality Council

Sunday, January 22. Gorham.

New Clean Energy Financing Tool • E2Tech

Tuesday, January 24. Virtual.

Residential Construction Trainings • Maine Indoor Air Quality Council

Starts January 27. Auburn (virtual options)

Annual Forum • passivhausMAINE

Friday, February 10. Freeport.

BuildingEnergy Boston • NESEA

Tuesday-Wednesday, March 28-29. Boston.

3^rd annual Green Home + Energy Show • Green & Healthy Maine HOMES

Saturday, April 1. South Portland.

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