Articles tagged “Green Flooring”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                     

8 Ways Going Green at Home Will Save You Money By Collin Dunn IN Home & Garden Nov 5 2009 When it comes to investing, there aren't many sure things, especially in our current economic climate. While Wall Street has been a roller coaster ride lately, investing in efficiency upgrades in your home isn't subject to the mood swings of nervous investors, and, done properly, will always save you money. Here's how. + READ MORE

Reclaiming Your Heart Pine By Marye Audet IN Home & Garden Sep 15 2009 Antique heart pine, also called longleaf pine, is a beautiful wood floor but it needs special treatment. Here are someeco-friendly tips for dealing with this unique wood floor in your historic home. + READ MORE

Green Glossary: Marmoleum By Mickey Z. IN Home & Garden Jul 7 2009 Marmoleum is a floor covering, available in sheets or tiles, are made from natural flax, rosins, wood flour, and are backed with jute. According to TreeHugger, such floor coverings are "warm and comfortable, 100% biodegradeable. Healthy to produce and install, they'll remain so during their useful life, and even in disposal. + READ MORE

Linoleum: The Old School, All-Natural, Dust Repelling, Bacteria Deterring Flooring By Brian Merchant IN Home & Garden May 26 2009 Sometimes we get caught up in all the futuristic, exciting designs using state-of-the-art green technology. Sometimes we forget to simply look back to see that some of the greenest options have already been discovered. + READ MORE

Go Carbon Neutral in Your Small, Urban Apartment By Heather Sperling IN Home & Garden Mar 9 2009 Last week, The New York Times took a look at the admirably eco-friendly Barcelona apartment of designer and Treehugger correspondent Petz Scholtus. The apartment, which Scholtus purchased with the help of a loan from an ethical bank, is filled with clever, inspiring green design elements like... + READ MORE

Cork Your Floors! By Leslie Billera IN Home & Garden Oct 24 2008 'Eco-friendly' may not be the first thing that leaps to mind when considering new flooring. Take a look at what cork offers underfoot and see why it rates. With its super capabilities for vibration, noise and water absorption, cork is a great bet for high-traffic areas in your home. + READ MORE

What Is Syndecrete, Why Do I Want It, And Where Can I Get Some? By Megan Cohen IN Home & Garden Jul 16 2008 Syndecrete is an eco-friendly concrete alternative made from a wild array of recycled materials that includes everything from glass to old vinyl LPs. You can use this sweet, cutting-edge material to add a seriously spiffy touch to your green dwelling. You can use it indoor and outdoor, for big projects like a walled patio, or for small jobs like a bathroom countertop. + READ MORE

When Construction Materials Finally Die By Team Planet Green IN Home & Garden Jul 4 2008 The Harlem building on World?s Greenest Homes is a showcase for the amazing transformations that can happen when your green remodel uses anything and everything you find on a building site. But, what are the eco-smart options for building materials that are really, seriously, definitely, totally, absolutely non-negotiable trash, and can?t be re-used? + READ MORE

Choose Rugs Crafted with Sustainable Practices By Collin Dunn IN Home & Garden May 14 2008 Many of us are used to choosing rugs for their aesthetic qualities -- you know, something that really ties the room together -- but with many traditional and classic rugs come long-standing labor issues and social inequity. Avoid them with these tips. + READ MORE

Can I Use Teak for My Hardwood Floors? By Collin Dunn IN Home & Garden May 7 2008 Looking for green flooring options can be tricky, with claims of "green-this" and "sustainable-that" becoming increasingly popular in the marketplace. Here's how to find truly green flooring options. + READ MORE