I have a lot of hands-on experience in the home construction industry, with a good deal of experience in sustainable building. I'm mostly interested in home restoration and home renovations.
While fiberglass insulation remains popular, homeowners should consider cellulose insulation for their next home improvement project. Not only is cellulose insulation a sustainable material, but it can save up to one fifth of the energy costs when compared to fiberglass.
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.
How green is cordwood building really? There are pros and cons and top reasons that you should be aware of to help you make your choice of green home building materials.
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.
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.
Solar powered attic vent fans can be a great way to save some money on cooling costs as well as support solar technology. Included is a great video featuring Tom Silva of This Old House that shows you how to install it yourself.
Do you have a few damaged bricks somewhere on your home or sidewalk/fence that need to be replaced? These step-by-step instructions tells you what you need to know to do it yourself.
Installing handrails using composite materials has it's advantages compared to wood. These DIY instructions tell you how to install them yourself from corner posts to rail caps.
