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How to Go Green: House Hunting

17 Jul 2008  IN GREEN-HOUSE-HUNTING |   COMMENTS

The housing market may have had a rough time of late, but there are still plenty of us out there looking for a new home. Whether you are a first time buyer or a seasoned veteran, it is worth remembering that buying a house is one of the biggest decisions you can make, and not just financially. The...+ READ MORE

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5 Reuses 4: #8 – Shower Curtains

11 Jul 2008  IN WRECKLAMATION |   COMMENTS

Thinking about changing up the color of your bathroom, but don't want to abandon your favorite shower curtain? Your trusty shower curtain puts old blankets out of business when it comes to picnic gear.+ READ MORE

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Greenovate: Episode 20

11 Jul 2008  IN GREENOVATE |   COMMENTS

Gigi Bermingham is a realtor who loves her Pasadena, CA home but it's just not working for her.This 1600 square feet, 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom house is too cold in the winter, too hot in the summer and too dark all year around.+ READ MORE

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5 Reuses 4: #7 - Cardboard Boxes

10 Jul 2008  IN WRECKLAMATION |   COMMENTS

Did you just move into a new place and want to make use of all those pricey cardboard boxes? Feel free to paint boxes or apply colorful fabrics to transform your cardboard storage from an eye sore to decor.+ READ MORE

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My, What An Attractive Glow

10 Jul 2008  IN WORLD"S GREENEST HOMES |   COMMENTS

Beyond what kind of bulbs you buy, you can reduce your energy footprint, and boost your home's visual appeal, with some smart lighting placement choices.Another smart green option is to cruise secondhand shops, thrift stores, flea markets, and garage sales for neat lamps, and then blend them into...+ READ MORE

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5 Reuses 4: #6 - Bricks

9 Jul 2008  IN WRECKLAMATION |   COMMENTS

Has a recent renovation project left you with a boatload of bricks?Bricks used in older homes are currently in high demand.Check with your contractor to see if you qualify to make a few bucks off your bricks!+ READ MORE

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Taking the Toxicity Out of Paint

8 Jul 2008  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

On Greenovate, Josh Pevnit and Melissa Turait transform several parts of their Spanish style home in anticipation of the arrival of a little bundle of joy.While most understand the dangers of inhaling toxic paint fumes during the application process, generally people don't think the toxicity remains...+ READ MORE

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When Construction Materials Finally Die

6 Jul 2008  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

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,...+ READ MORE

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Green Beret: Discover Eco Art

3 Jul 2008  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

Several creative Angelinos who transform landfill-bound billboards into stunning metro art shared their artistic ethos with G Word recently.The modern day version includes powdered purified casein (a milk protein), lime and pigments, not far from the original recipe-old curdled milk or cottage...+ READ MORE

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On Building A Cabin In the Woods: Of Mice and Men

1 Jul 2008  IN HOME & GARDEN |   COMMENTS

When we started, we had a geodesic dome made from sandwich panels insulated with fiberglass, built shortly after the former engineer-owner visited Montreal in 1967 and saw Bucky Fuller's American Pavilion. The exterior sealant on the dome was- a coat of paint. Windows and doors sloped so that water...+ READ MORE

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