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People have lived in caves since time began, but today's rock dwellings are anything but a hole in the wall.
Wondering what to do with all those empty paint cans? See how others have cleaned and repurposed them into everything from smart storage to fun works of art.
From soda bottles and bicycle chains to cutlery and toothpicks, these dazzling chandeliers illuminate the value—and fun—of putting unremarkable old stuff to brilliant new use.
Sometimes an old piano is just beyond repair. Before paying someone to cart yours off to the landfill, check out these nine harmonious reinterpretations.
This is nothing new: For thousands of years, people have been living in shelters made from earth-based building materials—that is, homes more or less made from dirt. As sustainable practi...
There's been a lot of chatter about the energy-saving potential of geothermal heat pumps over the long term. Also known as ground source heat pumps, these instruments leverage a resource ...
Summer brings flowers and sunshine, but it also has a way of dragging outdoor sports right into your front hall. Fortunately, there are a lot of ways for homeowners to get things under co...
Want to test your green thumb but lack the space for a traditional garden? It may be time for you to try vertical gardening. Of course, we're all accustomed to seeing vegetable patches an...
More and more renovators, house hunters, architects and construction companies are paying attention to energy-saving standards. Of the many certifications that are relevant to green build...
Home renovation is big business. And if you think renovation generates a ton of construction work, just think of the construction waste. According to the National Institute of Building Sc...
