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Eco-Friendly PaperStone Countertops Are Hard To Beat

PaperStone countertops are one of the few eco-friendly, sustainable paper countertops on the market today. It is similar to Richlite, ShektaStone and EcoTop in many ways.What sets PaperStone apart from competing paper countertops is the type of phenolic resin used during the manufacturing process. First and foremost, their resin is non-petroleum based. They have their own laboratory and manufacturing plant to produce a cashew nut shell liquid-based (CNSL) resin.Believe it or not, CNSL has … [Read more...]

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Are Paper Countertops A Good, Green Choice?

The answer is a solid YES!Finding an eco-friendly countertop that also looks great is much easier to do than you might think. There are a few different types of "eco-friendly" countertop materials on the market:Terrazo (crushed stone and glass that is set in a cement or epoxy substrate and then buffed until smooth)Recycled Glass TileRe-purposed Stainless SteelRecycled Plastic (made from a variety of materials such as yogurt containers; amongst others)Wood (if sourced locally from a … [Read more...]

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Coconut Palm Flooring: A Beautiful, Eco-Friendly Alternative

There are quite a few alternative eco-friendly flooring options on the homebuilding market these days. If you're looking for flooring that is beautiful and rich-looking, while at the same time eco-friendly, coconut and sugar palm flooring could be your answer.I've recently acquired some coconut and sugar palm flooring samples from alternacorp and I was floored (pun intended) by how they looked. This is some really beautiful and exotic-looking stuff. There are all sorts of positives to this … [Read more...]

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(Formaldehyde-Free) Bamboo Plywood Is Ready For Prime Time

Bamboo flooring just keeps getting better and better. But did you know that you can also purchase bamboo plywood. There are more choices of great new products on the market today and one of them is made by Smith & Fong. The trade name for their product is Plyboo. Not only do they make bamboo flooring, they also produce bamboo plywood. Smith & Fong was the first manufacturer to recieve FSC certification for their bamboo forest resource and manufacturing operations. source Working … [Read more...]

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Aluminum Tiles Made From Aircraft Cladding Create Unique & Sleek Style

Looking for luxuriously exotic tiles, backsplashes or bathroom tiles that will set your home apart from the rest? Coverings ETC produces an all-aluminum tile, called Bio-Luminum, that is made from post-consumer recycled aluminum from reclaimed airplane parts (retired aircraft cladding). How cool is that? photo via Coverings ETCI suppose it would be acceptable to install aluminum tile anywhere in your home if you're looking for a cutting-edge material to cover your walls, but this is primarily … [Read more...]

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What You Need To Know About Water Efficient Shower Heads

Let's face it. Most of us want to conserve water when it comes to showerheads, but we don't want to pay extra for water conserving plumbing products in order to do so. Nor do we want a low flow shower head to give us lack luster water pressure that requires us to spend longer periods of time in the shower rinsing soap and shampoo off of our bodies either. That would defeat the purpose of water conservation, would it not?! Have you ever stood under a so-called water efficient shower head and it … [Read more...]

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How To Choose Green Roofs For Your Home

What are your best choices when it comes to green roofs for your home building needs? It seems to be an ever-changing industry, which is good, because change is good. Change is good because there is a steady increase in homeowner awareness, inquiries regarding what is affordable, better technology and what will bring you the best return on investment (ROI) in a new roofing system.Fortunately, Uncle Sam has a program called Energy Star to give you most of the information you need to make an … [Read more...]

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Home Water Heater Efficiency Is Increasing With Advanced Technologies

Water heater efficiency is a major deal because water heaters can be energy hogs in your home.Heating and cooling is the #1 culprit. Water heaters are typically #2 in the fuel gobbling category.So what can you do about it? Researching fuel-efficient water heaters is a great start. I'm glad you're here.  … [Read more...]

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How To Choose The Best Energy Star Water Heater For Your Home

If you are in the market for a water heater for your home, I urge you to buy an Energy Star water heater. What do I mean when I say 'Energy Star water heater'? Simple. An Energy Star water heater is one that has met stringent energy and efficiency guidelines as stated in the U.S. Department of Energy's Energy Star program. These fuel efficient water heaters will save fuel, therefore, saving you money. You might even receive a rebate if the unit you purchase meets Energy Star guidelines. Are … [Read more...]

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How To Find Appliance Rebates

Are you moving into a new home in need of new appliances? How would you like for the United States government to help you pay for that new appliance you've had your eye on? Uncle Sam is all about encouraging consumers to save energy and resources, in general. One of the easiest ways to do that is to give Joe Public a little cash incentive to do the right thing. Namely, in the way of an appliance rebate for being sure that you make an appliance purchase with the Energy Star endorsement. It's that … [Read more...]

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