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Bathroom Sink, Shower, and Bathtub Guide

Collin Dunn — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:42:00 GMT

Choosing which materials catch water in your bathroom may seem like an insignificant choice -- as long as it holds it when you want, and drains it when you want, you're ok, right? Maybe not so much...the function may be the same, but the materials are quite different, and they make a big difference.

Bathroom Tile Guide

Collin Dunn — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:40:00 GMT

Tile is one of the materials used most often in the bathroom, and, thankfully, the ideas, pros, and cons are similar to those in green flooring and green countertops section of our materials guide. Before you go there, here are a few things to keep in mind in the bathroom.

Bathroom Design for Water Conservation: Water Saving Toilet, Low-flow Shower Head, Faucet Aerator

Collin Dunn — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 16:20:00 GMT

Your bathroom can be the one room in your house that uses the most water; from your toilet to your tub and shower to your sink, there's a lot of water that goes down the drain. Each can be minimized with the help of smart materials, though; check out our guide to water conservation in the bathroom.

5 Green Improvements That Will Add Value to Your Home

Collin Dunn — Wed, 28 Oct 2009 11:23:00 GMT

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...

Introduction to the Green Materials Guide

Collin Dunn — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 16:30:00 GMT

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 our Green Materials Guide, which will help guide you through the process of finding green materials for every green project in your home.

Introduction to Bathroom Designs

Collin Dunn — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 09:00:00 GMT

Despite being one of the smaller rooms in most homes, the modern bathroom serves many purposes. It's a sanctuary, a room for pampering, and where we clean ourselves, but it's also where myriad household toxins lurk, and where much of the average home's water goes right down the drain. But it doesn't have to be that way

Introduction to Green Flooring: Durability and Moisture Exposure Matter

Collin Dunn — Tue, 20 Oct 2009 07:30:00 GMT

We all walk on it every day, but don't often think of it. It's underfoot, and, for many of us, out of mind. But just because you trod on it every day doesn't mean you shouldn't pay pretty close attention to the materials that make up your flooring. Here are a few tips to find the best green material for the job.

How to Go Green: Bathroom Renovation

Team Planet Green — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 17:11:00 GMT

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.

How to Go Green: Bathrooms

Team Planet Green — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 16:34:00 GMT

Green bathrooms require more than just a coat of green paint! Find out how to set up an eco-friendly bathroom in How to Go Green: in the Bathroom.

Buy Green: Toothpaste

Blythe Copeland — Tue, 29 Sep 2009 10:00:00 GMT

Fight plaque, tartar, and artificial colors, flavors, and chemicals with these five toothpastes.