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Log homes blend sustainably grown timber and hi-tech solutions
A new system solves the problem of air infiltration that plagues many log homes.
 | Last December, Pantone's expert panel named "Emerald" the 2013 Color of the Year, citing it to be "a color of elegance and beauty that enhances our sense of well-being, balance, and harmony." And while my push for "green" window treatments has … |
 | Torn between the Devine Date or the Devine Almond to repaint your bedroom? There's a new tool to help select just the right color of zero-VOC interior paint from Devine Color. Devine Color is available in 209 trend-proof luminous hues organized into … |
 | Granite Transformations, a Miramar, Fla.,-based home remodeling retailer, offers a new line of countertops that incorporates up to 72 percent post-consumer recycled materials along with tempered glass and semi-precious man-made stones. The recycled … |
 | High performance homes don't have to be out of the reach of the average buyer. One homebuilder is working to bring Energy Star-rated homes to the masses, with high performance homes built in affordable developments. Grayhawk Homes builds more than … |
 | A lot of people know to look for low- or zero-VOC paints for painting interiors. But do you know what those terms really mean?There are two types of ratings for VOC levels. One is the amount of VOCs or volatile organic compounds, contained in the … |
 | If you're thinking about remodeling your home to make it your dream home, consider radiant heating.It's one of the most common – and luxurious – yet, practical upgrades.In this era of energy awareness, radiant floor heating systems have … |
 | The paint industry has undergone some major shifts in recent years. New regulations limiting the use of various chemicals has helped make safer products available, but it's hard to know what paints offer high performance and green benefits. To help … |
 | The heart of the home, the kitchen is often the prime target for home improvement and lighting makeovers. Lamps Plus, the nation's largest lighting retailer has identified the top five kitchen lighting trends for spring 2013, culled from customer … |
 | Choosing building materials and home furnishing that provide good indoor air quality can be tough. The Declare Products label is a "nutrition label" for the building industry. Manufacturers can list the materials in their product to help consumer … |
 | It's easy to make 2013 your most sustainable year yet. How about making a New Year's resolution to contribute your part to this planet and re-use some wonderful eco-friendly products around your home? There are plenty of ways to re-use materials … |
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Three Alternatives to VOCs in Paint
VOCs in paint post serious health risks for those exposed regularly. Learn what alternatives exist.Type: White PaperSponsored by: ProudGreenHome.com -
How to choose eco-friendlier paint
Choosing low- or no-VOC paints can increase the air quality in your home, and cause less health effects than traditional paints.Type: White PaperSponsored by: ProudGreenHome.com -
Green by Design: 7 Steps to Green Building
You can't tell if a home is green just by looking at it, because your green home can be just about any style you choose. And, you can't tell a green home by the price either. You can purchase every …Type: White PaperSource: Austin Energy -
Mainestream Green Home Design
Green housing is sustainable to its environment, durable and healthy for occupants and environment. The Mainestream Green Housing primer grew out of MaineHousing's Mainestream Green Home Design …Type: White PaperSource: MaineHousing- Maine Street Housing Authority -
Green Home Remodel: Bath & Laundry
This guide provides tips on how to remodel bathrooms and laundry rooms to combine durability, functionality and efficiency with concern for human and environmental health.Type: White PaperSource: City of Seattle Sustainable Building Program
