Articles tagged “Green Home Renovation”

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           

Newest Toilets Use a Gallon (or Less) of Water Per Flush! By Cara Smusiak, NaturallySavvy.com IN Home & Garden Sep 10 2010 Dual-flush toilets were a great option for a while, since they used half the water for liquid waste, but the newest high-efficiency toilets are using a gallon or less of water per flush. + READ MORE

How to Go Green: Home Renovation By Team Planet Green IN Home & Garden Jun 1 2010 Green home renovation gives your home a fresh new look and gives the environment a break! Find out more about eco-friendly home renovation with How to Go Green: Green Home Renovation. + READ MORE

How to Go Green: Bathroom Renovation By Team Planet Green IN Home & Garden Jun 1 2010 Let's face it: the North American bathroom isn't the most glamorous of rooms. If it's time to update your abode's commode, find out how to turn your bathroom from dank and rank to green and clean. + READ MORE

DOE Launches Program to Boost Use of Energy-Efficient Windows By Rachel Cernansky IN Home & Garden May 27 2010 An exciting program, if an energy retrofit or weatherizing your home is in your future. + READ MORE

Energy Efficient Homes Are The Stars Of The Future By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Home & Garden Apr 23 2010 Are you in the market for a new home? If you are, you are not alone. Millions of new homes are built every year. How will all of the materials needed to build and sustain these new homes accommodate our dwindling and limited natural resources? + READ MORE

20 Ways to Reduce Your Dependence on Oil By Cara Smusiak, NaturallySavvy.com IN Work & Connect Jan 26 2010 Help cut America's addiction to oil. Whether you go for a big change or keep it simple, every little thing you do sends a message. + READ MORE

What is the Future of Wood? The First Ever Eco-Wood Congress Will Answer that Question By Ronnie Citron-Fink IN Home & Garden Jan 11 2010 The choices we make for the furnishings we purchase for our homes may seem straightforward, but as we dig deep into the origins of a new couch or table, there is a vast web of global and health issues that impact our planet. + READ MORE

Make DIY Repairs Easy with This Simple Tool Hack By Blythe Copeland IN Home & Garden Dec 10 2009 Make tight-spot repairs a little easier by temporarily magnetizing your screwdriver using this genius trick. + READ MORE

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

Top 10 Myths and Misconceptions About Green Building By Lloyd Alter IN Home & Garden Nov 2 2009 Find out the biggest misconceptions of green building. + READ MORE

5 Green Improvements That Will Add Value to Your Home By Collin Dunn IN Home & Garden Oct 28 2009 When you own a house, there may seem like a never-ending list of things you want to improve, whether cosmetic -- like finally replacing peeling wallpaper or adding a splash of color with new paint -- or more functional, as with more insulation in the attic, or a more efficient heating system.Research conducted in the... + READ MORE

Age Self-Sufficiently—Renovate Your Home! By Makenna Goodman IN Home & Garden Sep 16 2009 Renovating your home can help prevent injury and increase your ability to live independently. Find out how retrofitting your home can help you age self-sufficiently. + 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

DIY Greenhouse Means Year-Round Local Food for Boulder, Colorado Couple By Steve Thomas IN Home & Garden Aug 28 2009 Steve Thomas, host of Renovation Nation, recounts his home-improvin' exploits in Boulder, Colorado. + READ MORE

Can You Use Spray Foam to Insulate an Energy-Rated Metal Roof? By Steve Thomas IN Home & Garden Aug 28 2009 Steve Thomas, Host of Renovation Nation, answers some questions about insulating your attic and roof. + READ MORE

Sheryl Crow Tunes Up for Greenbuild By Blythe Copeland IN Home & Garden Aug 26 2009 Sustainable building conference Greenbuild gives its opening night a rock-star twist with a performance by singer/songwriter--and environmental advocate-Sheryl Crow. + READ MORE

Step Up to Radiant Floor Heating By Steve Thomas IN Home & Garden Aug 21 2009 Steve Thomas, host of Renovation Nation, discusses the benefits of radiant floor heating. + READ MORE

How Sturdy are Solar Panels? By Steve Thomas IN Home & Garden Aug 21 2009 Can solar panels survive hurricanes and other forms of severe weather? Steve Thomas, host of Renovation Nation, explains. + READ MORE

Daily DIY Project: Tiled Table By Blythe Copeland IN Home & Garden Aug 18 2009 Tired of your old table? Update your eating area--and your whole kitchen—with this easy mosaic look made from old Fiestaware plates. + READ MORE

Is My Geothermal Well Deep Enough? By Steve Thomas IN Home & Garden Aug 13 2009 Steve Thomas, host of Renovation Nation, answers a question about drilling for geothermal energy. + READ MORE