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Green Re-design
Reusing what you already own, or “green re-designing,” is an eco-friendly and affordable way to decorate. |
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Greenwashing: What It Is and How to Avoid It
The increased flow of money being poured into all aspects of the green building movement has attracted less-than-noble ... |
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Heating with Biomass: Pellet and Corn Stoves
More homeowners are considering biomass heating, a renewable energy source that burns clean and has little impact on the ... |
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Help Your Garden and the Planet with Home Composting
Home composting is good for you and your family, your garden and the planet. Here are the basics. |
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How Nature Develops Sustainable Solutions for the Home
Nature is influencing the designs and processes we see in daily life, particularly in the creation of healthier homes and ... |
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How to Cash In on the Replacement Window Tax Credit
A new energy tax credit can save homeowners up to $1500 on replacement windows. Here's a guide selecting energy efficient ... |
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How to Remove Mold
Mold is a persistent enemy to the home that can pose health risks and damage property if not dealt with appropriately. ... |
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Indoor Air Quality: Is Your Home’s Air Safe?
Here are some common culprits of indoor air quality problems— mold, smoke, candles, formaldehyde, volatile organic compounds ... |
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Inspirational Ideas for Using Concrete in Your Home
No longer just for sidewalks and garage floors, concrete is now for decorative floor finishes and countertops. |
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LEED Green Building Certification for Homes
With a LEED green building certification in place, consumers finally have the option to buy or build a home that is guaranteed ... |
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Making Sense of WaterSense
The Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense program encourages greater use and manufacture of water-efficient products in ... |
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Modular Homes Go Greener
Modular homes not only offer a green alternative to site-built homes, some builders are soaring far beyond eco-friendliness to ... |
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Modular Homes: An Updated Look at a Rising Industry
Whether it’s called a modular home, a systems-built home or a factory-built home, the modular home is a green alternative to ... |
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Mold and Indoor Air Quality
The Centers for Disease Control have identified more than 1,000 different kinds of indoor molds, or fungi, in homes across the ... |
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Mold and Mildew Prevention and Remediation
Mold is more prevalent today for many reasons. Here’s how to prevent and remediate a mold or mildew problem. |
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NAHB National Green Building Program
In February 2008, the National Association of Home Builders released their new standards for “green” home builds. Here’s an ... |
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New Emphasis on Healthy Housing
As awareness of our home environment grows and the green building movement evolves, homeowner expectations of a healthy living ... |
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New Trends for Window Treatments and Coverings
Window coverings aren’t just about blinds and curtains anymore. With new technologies and an emphasis on energy-efficiency, ... |
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Prescription for a Healthy Home
Dust, mold, bacteria and organic chemicals in your home can make you sick. Here are some ways to eliminate them that will have ... |
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Reduce Allergies and Asthma with Home Improvements
Even small steps can help sufferers breathe easier. Here are some ways to lessen the effects of allergens at home. |
