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5 Nov 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
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...+ READ MORE
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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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2 Nov 2009 IN GREEN-MATERIALS-GUIDE | COMMENTS
Perhaps the original eco-friendly flooring available, rammed earth floors— or "dirt," as it's sometimes more commonly known — have recently undergone a bit of renaissance as they've begun to re-enter mainstream consciousness.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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26 Oct 2009 IN FEATURE | COMMENTS
Few floors in your home are trod upon quite as frequently as your kitchen floor. You want something that's beautiful, sure, but choosing the right material -- one that will last, that will age gracefully -- is paramount when it comes to deciding what to put on your kitchen floor. There are a lot of...+ READ MORE
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20 Oct 2009 IN GREEN-MATERIALS-GUIDE | COMMENTS
When it comes to building or renovating a home, there are few simple choices. From styles and colors to location and design, there's an awful lot to consider, but, thankfully, you don't have to settle for materials whose production or use has a big-time negative impact on the planet. Here to help is...+ READ MORE
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16 Sep 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
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
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8 Jul 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
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...+ READ MORE
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26 May 2009 IN BUYING GUIDES | COMMENTS
Bamboo can be an excellent, ecological flooring option, but not all bamboo is created equal. Since it caught on in the early 90s, this building material has been heralded as a green, sustainable, plentiful resource—it is fast-growing and can be harvested and replenished with virtually no...+ READ MORE
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26 May 2009 IN HOME & GARDEN | COMMENTS
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
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