GREEN: SUSTAINABILITY
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As you plan landscaping for your yard, consider the potential of bringing it to the roof. The benefits of reduced runoff, improved insulation and longevity may b...
Do you suffer from seasonal allergies? A natural remedy waits in your backyard: locally produced honey. To date, scie...
The demand for fresh water continues to grow, and the easiest way to meet that demand is simply to waste less of it. ...
Today of all days, take one step toward protecting the planet, and your monthly utility costs will benefit as well.
While our 50 Shades may not be as sexy as the blockbuster novel, these green tips for the home promise gratifying results and earth-friendly fulfillment.
From bicycles to home soda-maker systems, we've gathered 11 green gift ideas for the earth-minded person on your list.
By now we all know that recycling’s the way to go, but to get your whole family on board, you need a system that’s ea...
It’s a great idea to shop for green products, but don’t forget to factor transport into the true cost of what you’re ...
In a bid to reduce waste and keep plastics out of the nation’s waterways and oceans, Seattle joins a growing number o...
In a major push to green its global operations, DuPont Building Innovations, the makers of Corian and Tyvek building ...
Switch to low-flow showerheads and faucets to reduce your environmental footprint while saving money.
Purchase local and recycled products to reduce your carbon footprint.
Donate or auction off your old building materials to help you recoup costs and reduce your contribution to landfills.
The way to a young person’s conservation-conscious heart is through active learning—and maybe some candy. Kids love t...
Each year on Earth Day we pause to acknowledge and appreciate the majesty of nature and the gravity of the problems t...
In honor of Earth Day this Sunday, April 22, we're encouraging everyone to give back to Mother Nature. Make your corn...
Whether you're lucky enough to have once-weekly curbside service, or you have to transport your paper, glass, metal a...
Final countdown to spring! Time to park the parka and whip out the windbreaker. Don’t have one or looking to buy some...
Thanks to a new crop of thoughtfully designed Rubbermaid recycling products, corralling kitchen recyclables has never...
With the fun and excitement of the holidays behind us, it's time to do what seemed unthinkable only a couple weeks ag...
Eco-friendly thinking when buying for the home is not just for environmental activists anymore. You can also save money by shifting to energy-efficient appliances.
At the 19th Annual Canstruction Design/Build Competition—an art show and food drive benefiting City Harvest—some of N...
Consumers today must select from a growing list of green home certifications or builders claiming green homebuilder status.
Recycle your way to a cleaner environment for everyone.
Programs and certifications are springing up countrywide, all aimed at legitimizing the home builder as a green home builder.
Learn about devices for controlling energy-saving home water systems.
In a new survey sponsored by Siemens and the Economist Intelligence Unit, San Francisco outpaced 27 other major metro...
Nature inspires creativity when it comes to building more sustainable homes.
Although roughly 75 percent of the Earth is covered with water, the reality is that less than 1 percent of that water...
As energy prices have risen and the green movement has become more mainstream, innovative materials, systems, and practices have become big business. Here are a f...
Interested in a green redesign for you home, but don't know where to begin? Focus on sustainable materials, indoor air quality, and repurposing items instead of t...
You want to stay environmentally conscious, but can that really extend to your cleaning habits? Turns out, it's as easy as opening your pantry door.
If you think environmentally-friendly products aren't strong enough to clean the grime off your house then think again-- green cleaning is tough on dirt and soft...
Create an eco-friendly building or remodeling plan to ensure success.
Bob visits the South Bronx, NY, where Habitat for Humanity has partnered with private developer Les Bluestone to create a green oasis for low-income families that...
Architect Mary Kennedy and Bob tour her Georgian Colonial family home in Westchester County, NY. After a flood ruined the house, the challenge was to salvage and ...
Bob visits with architect Alan Shope who has built a unique earth-bermed house at his farm in Upstate New York.
Bob talks with Deane Evans (from the Partnership for Advancing Technology in Housing) and Ren Anderson (from the National Renewable Engergy Laboratory) about phot...
Bob takes a helicopter tour of the major reforestation efforts underway on Mount St. Helens.
Bob tours Civano, a housing development in which a variety of earth-friendly construction approaches have been utilized.
Bob tours a model home in the Civano development, keeping his eye out for special features and decorating ideas.
Janet MacIlvaine and George James (from the Department of Energy) show Bob how they conduct a blower door test.
Bob visits the Yestermorrow Design Build School in Warren, VT, which espouses a unique philosophy on architecture. Bob meets with students and discusses their pro...
Bob reviews the framing before heading inside to meet environmental specialist John Picard, who explains some of the features that make the Malibu beach house env...
Bob talks with David Cross (formerly of Tampa Armature Works) about the future of home construction with steel shipping containers.
