http://planetgreen.discovery.com RSS Feed for a Tag http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/ways-home-save-money.html 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. 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. Energy Efficiency Green Flooring Green Home Green Home Renovation Home Energy Use Indoor Air Quality Insulation Non-Toxic Paint Saving Energy Thu, 05 Nov 2009 11:00:00 GMT Collin Dunn http://planetgreen.discovery.com/home-garden/ways-home-save-money.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/flooring-bamboo.html 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 without seeding. Flooring is one of its more popular uses. 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 without seeding. Flooring is one of its more popular uses. Bamboo Green Building Green Building Supplies Green Flooring Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:30:00 GMT Collin Dunn http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/flooring-bamboo.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/flooring-rammed-earth.html 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. 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. Green Flooring Green Home Green Home Renovation Sustainably Harvested Wood Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:04:00 GMT Team Planet Green http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/flooring-rammed-earth.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/flooring-cork.html 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), cork is renown for its sound and vibration dampening properties, which makes it an excellent selection for flooring. It's usually available as tiles, offering options both as glue-down and floating flooring. 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), cork is renown for its sound and vibration dampening properties, which makes it an excellent selection for flooring. It's usually available as tiles, offering options both as glue-down and floating flooring. Green Building Green Building Supplies Green Flooring Mon, 02 Nov 2009 16:00:00 GMT Collin Dunn http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/flooring-cork.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/flooring-linoleum.html 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 as any flooring material out there. 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 as any flooring material out there. Green Building Green Building Supplies Green Flooring Mon, 02 Nov 2009 15:02:00 GMT Collin Dunn http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/flooring-linoleum.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/flooring-tile.html 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. 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. Green Building Green Building Supplies Green Flooring Green Home Renovation Home Repair Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:21:00 GMT http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/flooring-tile.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/flooring-reclaimed-hardwood.html 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 tell the story of a previous life. 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 tell the story of a previous life. Green Building Green Building Supplies Green Flooring Green Home Mon, 02 Nov 2009 13:30:00 GMT Collin Dunn http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/flooring-reclaimed-hardwood.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/flooring-carpet-tiles.html 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 one at a time, as necessary. 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 one at a time, as necessary. Green Building Green Building Supplies Green Flooring Mon, 02 Nov 2009 12:31:00 GMT Collin Dunn http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/flooring-carpet-tiles.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/flooring-carpet.html 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 considerations to vet before deciding on green carpeting. Let's dig in to it. 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 considerations to vet before deciding on green carpeting. Let's dig in to it. Green Building Green Building Supplies Green Flooring Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:21:00 GMT Collin Dunn http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/green-materials-guide/flooring-carpet.html http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/kitchen-floor-guide.html 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 options, and a lot of green options, thankfully, but a variety of important factors to consider before making your choice. 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 options, and a lot of green options, thankfully, but a variety of important factors to consider before making your choice. Bamboo Green Flooring Green Home Sustainably Harvested Wood Mon, 26 Oct 2009 08:56:00 GMT Collin Dunn http://planetgreen.discovery.com/feature/kitchen-floor-guide.html