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Damaged Windshields See A New Life As Unique Green Home Building Products

Damaged and junk windshields come to life once more through a unique process combining both art and science to create beautiful building products. Seeing is believing.

Advantages and Disadvantages of Recycled Plastic Lumber

Recycled plastic lumber has many useful attributes such as being impermeable to water. But there are some disadvantages to go along with the advantages of this green building material. Find out what those assets and liabilities are right here.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Green Building Materials: Finger Jointed Lumber

Finger-jointed lumber is the home building industry's answer to keeping lumber supplies at a reasonable cost while significantly minimizing waste with little or no loss in quality or architectural standards.

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.

Renewable Energy and Efficiency Tax Incentives & Rebates For Homeowners

All of the constantly updated regional, state and federal incentives for renewable energy and energy efficiency links are right here. Look no further.

LEED Credits And Eco-Friendly LEED Home Rating System Explained

LEED certification is a national green building standards program. Here's what you need to know about building a green home and earning LEED credits.

Mellow Mushroom In Knoxville Goes Solar

Forward-thinking Mellow Mushroom in Knoxville is on top of the curve by harnessing the sun's energy with a solar panel array on their roof. It's the very first restaurateur to do so in Knoxville. This post also provides everything a homeowner needs to know about generating your own clean energy.

Green Home Building Resources

Green homebuilding has come a long way. Here's a little bit of insight and some hugely useful links if you plan to build a green home. I've listed some green links that will bring you up to date on some of the latest green issues in today's world. Have a look.