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Renovation Nation Slideshow: Bachelor Pad

6 Nov 2009  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

Steve Thomas helps turn a bachelor pad in Portland, Oregon, into a home for an engaged couple. Then, in Denver, Colorado, he helps a family transform their attic into a master bedroom.+ READ MORE

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Bamboo Flooring Guide

2 Nov 2009  IN GREEN-MATERIALS-GUIDE |   COMMENTS

Bamboo has become a very popular green material lately. The fast-growing grass (that's right—not wood!) has garnered much green cred for growing so quickly—it can be harvested after growing for just 4 or 5 years—and is often grown without the need for pesticides, and can regenerate...+ READ MORE

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Cork Flooring Guide

2 Nov 2009  IN GREEN-MATERIALS-GUIDE |   COMMENTS

One of the most comfortable, beautiful flooring choices available, cork is a renewable, sustainable resource that, when managed correctly, can continue to produce materials for flooring (and other cork uses) for hundreds of years to come. Harvested primarily from the cork oak tree (Quercus suber),...+ READ MORE

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Linoleum Flooring Guide

2 Nov 2009  IN GREEN-MATERIALS-GUIDE |   COMMENTS

Though it's sometimes mistaken for your grandma's vinyl flooring, "true linoleum" is a flooring material that's been around for more than 100 years, though it's style has been updated for the 21st century. The rolls of sheeted flooring can be designed to match any decor, and are as durable and green...+ READ MORE

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Tile Flooring Guide

2 Nov 2009  IN GREEN-MATERIALS-GUIDE |   COMMENTS

Made of a variety of materials, including ceramic, glass, and stone, tile flooring offers a wide mosaic of colors and styles. Because it's made from such hard materials, it's a super-durable option, used most often in high-traffic areas like the kitchen.+ READ MORE

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Reclaimed Hardwood Flooring Guide

2 Nov 2009  IN GREEN-MATERIALS-GUIDE |   COMMENTS

Hardwood flooring is one of the most popular, durable choices for flooring. Going with reclaimed woods, that have had a previous life as a tobacco barn in North Carolina or railroad trestles in the midwest, is not only a green way to go, but they can offer entirely unique, character-rich floors that...+ READ MORE

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Concrete Flooring Guide

2 Nov 2009  IN GREEN-MATERIALS-GUIDE |   COMMENTS

Previously relegated to your garage or patio, concrete flooring has become increasingly popular choice for interior floors. It's perhaps the most durable option out there for flooring, and, thanks to better and more sophisticated technology, concrete flooring can be made to look like just about...+ READ MORE

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Carpet Tiles Flooring Guide

2 Nov 2009  IN GREEN-MATERIALS-GUIDE |   COMMENTS

Combining the performance and look of carpet with the utility of modular tiles, carpet tiles are a flexible, and increasingly green, flooring option. They can be used anywhere you'd want area rugs or carpet (some are even designed for outdoor use), can be installed in minutes, and can be replaced...+ READ MORE

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Top 10 Myths and Misconceptions About Green Building

2 Nov 2009  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

Find out the biggest misconceptions of green building. + READ MORE

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Carpet Flooring Guide

2 Nov 2009  IN GREEN-MATERIALS-GUIDE |   COMMENTS

One of the most popular and widely used materials for flooring, carpeting is an inexpensive option, relative to most other flooring. And, while the industry has been working to green itself over the past years, it doesn't have a great reputation for sustainability, so there are a lot of...+ READ MORE

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Renovation Nation Slideshow: Locally Grown

30 Oct 2009  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

Steve Thomas visits homeowners in Portland, Oregon, who are using materials from the property in their renovation. Then, he travels to New Orleans to led a hand rebuilding hurricane damage.+ READ MORE

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Paint Guide

29 Oct 2009  IN GREEN-MATERIALS-GUIDE |   COMMENTS

Perhaps the most popular wallcovering in use today, painted walls are a great way to add some personality and a pop of color to a room. Unfortunately, paint can also be a way to add toxic airborne chemicals to your home, too, if you choose the wrong ones. On the flip side, green paint has really...+ READ MORE

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Wallpaper Guide

29 Oct 2009  IN GREEN-MATERIALS-GUIDE |   COMMENTS

Though once relegated to Grandma's house in the 1970s, wallpaper has enjoyed a bit of a comeback in home decor. That's a good thing: The old stuff could be as gaudy and over the top as it was unhealthy, and the environmental health implications of wallpaper have improved right along with the svelte...+ READ MORE

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Concrete Countertops Are Urban Chic but Are They Non-Toxic?

29 Oct 2009  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

Concrete countertops are being used by more designers than ever but are they areally eco-friendly? Some are and some aren't. + READ MORE

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Kitchen Countertops Guide

26 Oct 2009  IN GREEN-MATERIALS-GUIDE |   COMMENTS

The countertop is the showpiece of your kitchen, but it has to be functional and durable, too. Just as there are many styles to fit any taste, there are a growing number of green options available, depending on your budget, how you use your kitchen, and how green you want it to be.+ READ MORE

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