Midwest Wind & Solar

This solar electric system, integrated into an awning over a back porch in California, generates electricity while shading the family's outdoor activities.

(De)Code Green

I Got Chills…

Widespread damage reported throughout region after storm

A Toyota Corolla is crushed beneath a large tree branch that fell on it Tuesday at Institute Street and Michigan Avenue in Valparaiso.

Storm blows roof off of business

Jay Bridges of Car Quest Auto Parts surveys the roof of his store that was blown into the parking lot Tuesday in Merrillville after a severe storm.

Widespread damage reported throughout region after storm

A power line poll sits snapped in half Tuesday after a storm blew the CarQuest Auto Parts store's roof into it Tuesday along U.S. 30 in Merrillville. Parts of U.S. 30 were shut down early Tuesday morning while the damage was cleaned up.

Widespread damage reported throughout region after storm

Adam Carlisle surveys the damage Tuesday after a storm tore the roof off a building that houses CarQuest Auto Parts on U.S. 30 in Merrillville.

Crown Point Arts Centre offers vision for new venue supporting local talent

It began as a dream.

Roofers strike

A member of Roofers Local 26 gives a thumbs-up after a motorist honks his horn in support of the group striking against Gluth Brothers Roofing Co. Inc. while the company reroofs the Deep River Wood's Grist Mill in Hobart on Wednesday. The local, whose full name is United Union of Roofers, Wa…

Roofers strike

Workers with Gluth Brothers work at the Deep River grist mill while the company reroofs the building in Hobart, Wednesday, June 13, 2012.

Roofers strike

Members of Roofers Local 26 strike against Gluth Brothers while the company reroofs the Deep River Grist Mill in Hobart on June 13.

Much ado about dues

Members of United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers Local 26 strike against Gluth Brothers Roofing Co. while the company reroofs the Deep River Grist Mill in Hobart on June 13.

Much ado about dues

A member of United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers Local 26 strikes against Gluth Brothers Roofing Co. while the company reroofs the Deep River Grist Mill in Hobart on June 13.

At Home: Covering the basics when raising the roof

"Mom, there's ceiling in my soup."

Green Work Growing

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How to protect your home this winter

Severe weather has become a common occurrence

Huge Lightning bolt over hill

6 Steps to an Energy-Efficient House

Insulate yourself from high air conditioning costs by double-checking that every nook and cranny, including attics and crawlspaces, is blanketed in insulation.