Sustainable Roofing Choices for Homeowners
Sustainable roofing choices are more abundant than ever before. Spend a few minutes finding out what is best suited for your green roofing solution.
Articles for author: Amy
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.
How Green Is Cordwood Building?
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.
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.
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.
Why You Should Consider A Solar Powered Attic Fan
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.
Easy Steps for Replacing Damaged Bricks
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.
How to Build a Composite Handrail
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.
How to Install a Wood Paneled Ceiling
Installing wood ceiling panels adds a really cool effect and is not as difficult to do as you may have thought. I've done it and am sharing expert tips on installing wood ceiling panels and step by step instructions and observations. Grab your notepad because I'm ready to get started making your DIY job even easier!
Extend The Life Of Your Hot Water Tank By Replacing The Anode Rod
Spend a little time giving your hot water tank some TLC by replacing the old, corroded anode rod yourself. It's not as difficult as you may have thought. These simple instructions guide you through the process.
