This summer has been a scorcher for many places in the country and many of us choose to escape it with the press of a button. While the trusty air conditioning is a big reason that cities and suburbs can be built up they way they way they are, the cost of running your A/C is high and the [ Read More → ]
This summer has been a scorcher for many places in the country and many of us choose to escape it with the press of a button. While the trusty air conditioning is a big reason that cities and suburbs can be built up they way they way they are, the cost of running your A/C is high and the [ Read More → ]
Though it is an idea that is still catching on, creating a green roof on your home not only enhances the natural beauty of the landscape but it also helps reduce the urban “heat island” effect. On top of that, a roof top green space also creates a habitat for insects, song birds and other wild life, and it actually [ Read More → ]
This is an interesting article by Irv Weinburg.
You may not know it, but lurking behind the happy colors and cute images in your kids rooms are toxic avengers doing their dirty deeds. That just painted smell. That new carpet odor. They’re signals that chemicals are invading your space. This is especially important in the spaces our [ Read More → ]
In this last part in our series of affordable green projects for your home, we decided to look specifically at 5 projects that can be completed for $50 or less. Again, our thanks to This Old House for the suggestions!
1. Install aerators on all of your faucets and showerheads
These small mesh screens are available at any local hardware or home [ Read More → ]
Here is Part II in our series about do it yourself green projects that are under $500. These projects ideas came from an article on the This Old House website. So, read on and then start your own green project to help make your home more environmentally friendly!
6. Install a programmable thermostat
The purchase and installation of a programmable thermostat will [ Read More → ]
I don’t know about you, but I love This Old House. Watching the crew complete restoration projects not only gives me ideas for my own home, but it actually provides me with the motivation to get things done. They also happen to provide you with tips and ideas on how to turn certain projects into green ones helping you make [ Read More → ]
So you’ve taken on a home improvement project and you are remodeling your kitchen or bathroom. You’ve read our articles on paints and stains as well as on flooring, and you have made eco-friendly choices for those parts of your renovation job. Now you have to choose countertops. Conventional wisdom says to go for the granite. It is beautiful and [ Read More → ]
As promised, this is part two in a series about making your home improvement projects more environmentally friendly. This was originally going to be only a two part series, but we found when writing it, that there was a substantial amount of information about eco-friendly flooring. So, this article covers flooring and part three will discuss green choices for countertops.
Flooring:
When [ Read More → ]
This is part one in a two part series in making your home improvement projects more environmentally friendly.
This time of year seems to be a great time for home improvement projects. Before you paint your house, stain your deck or replace your kitchen floor, check out our suggestions for green products that can help make your improvement project eco-friendly.
Paint:
Believe it [ Read More → ]
It’s that time of year again. Spring is upon us which means it’s time to throw open the doors and windows and let in some fresh air! However, for many of us, it also means it’s time for spring cleaning. Before you take on this task, consider ways to make this scrub down as green as possible.
Here are some ideas [ Read More → ]
