Articles tagged with: eco-friendly
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Examining the Less Than Sunny Side of Photovoltaic Cells
Anyone who has ever considered photovoltaic cells knows that they are an enormous investment. If you're considering photovoltaic cells, there are three factors that solar panel manufacturers like to ignore when talking about their product.
USGBC's LEED Program Wants To Hear Your Voice
Here is an opportunity to voice your opinion and suggestions directly to the LEED Green Building Rating System Steering Committee. Don't miss it! Are you in the market for a LEED Certified Green home? This 'Green MLS' is just the ticket.
The 2008 HGTV Green Home Teaches Water Conservation
Water conservation was a key factor in earning the HGTV 2008 Green Home the LEED Gold-level certification amongst the myriad of products, construction methods, materials and ideas that indeed makes this an excellent example of how to build a green home.
Beyond Green: Advantages of Cork Flooring You Might Not Know About
Cork flooring has many advantages that you may not have heard of before. Green home building has brought it to the forefront of flooring choices for eco-friendly homeowners but it's been around for much, much longer for reasons that you may not have considered.
Five Green Ways to Remove Paint
Paint removal around the house doesn't have to compromise your health or the environment. Here are five green ways to remove paint.
Should You Consider Solar Powered Hydronic Floor Heating?
Hydronic radiant floor heating can make an enormous difference in the temperature of the flooring and consequently your home. While this green technology may work well, cost and practicality make this a difficult system to recommend to the average homeowner.
Manufacturing and the Environmental Impact of Bamboo Flooring
Bamboo flooring has gained popularity in the past few years for good reason. It's eco-friendly and it's durable. There's no reason to believe bamboo flooring won't be around for years to come. Manufacturing techniques have made this material a great choice for flooring.
Rustic Tulip Poplar Bark Siding Outhouse
Tulip Poplar tree bark siding is a beautifully rustic choice of siding that can be used in some areas of your home, or outbuildings, that you may not have thought of before. I've provided a few photos of bark siding in use on an 'outhouse' on a beautifully landscaped estate. Come see.
Advantages of Using Cotton Insulation in Residential Construction
Cotton insulation is an eco-product worth considering in today's construction market. It's eco-friendly due to it being a recycled product and it has insulating characteristics that are comparable to fiberglass. Consider incorporating cotton insulation into your home building plans for its' many advantages.
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