To find cheap building materials for your new home or remodel, use these tips! See how to get a contractor discount when you're not a contractor, and where to look - locally & online.
Shipping container homes are popular. But are they really less expensive & easier to build than other houses? Some good & bad things about these tiny homes
I asked family & friends for their cost-cutting home remodeling ideas. I combined those with my own tips to create this list of 7 money-saving remodeling tips.
Wondering about the best insulation material for your home? See which residential insulating products can be added to your attic. Attic insulation 101!
The EZflow French drain system is an innovative product consisting of 90% recycled content. It counts toward LEED credits, is easy to install, saves time & money.
By using synthetic slate roof shingles that are made from recycled materials, you can earn LEED credits. EcoStar Majestic Slate roof tiles are one example.
Thinking os using an envirotile as an alternative to traditional pavers? The pros and cons of using rubber pavers - that look great for a deck or patio!
Drying all of your delicate laundry has been made simple and economical with a very cool product. It's an indoor laundry drying cabinet that uses outside or inside air to effectively dry your clothes as gentle as possible.
PaperStone is one of a handful of brands of eco-friendly, post-consumer recycled paper countertops. It's durable, hard as nails, versatile and much more. Get the scoop to make an better decision on your next home building project in the kitchen or bathroom.
Exploring eco friendly countertops? You might want to add paper countertops to the top of your list. They're rock solid and do not harbor bacteria, among other things
Aluminum tile as a green homebuilding material? Yes, it's true. But only because they're made from retired aircraft cladding. Recycled and reclaimed = green
A simple way to conserve water and save money at the same time is to install a dual flush kit on your old toilets in your home. They're pretty cheap and they work as advertised. My comparisons will help you decide which brand to choose. A look into high-efficiency toilets (HETs), too.
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.
Glass tile mosaic backsplashes are a spectacular way of adding color to your kitchen. Here are ideas, a How-To video and some eco-friendly makers of recycled glass tile.
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.
Reclaimed and salvaged wood flooring adds a huge dose of character when installed in homes. Reclaimed flooring from old barns, factories and houses is one recycled building material that is probably worth more now than when it was new and well worth the effort in locating it.
