While planning that coveted green kitchen redesign, you might want pay additional close attention to what kind of counter tops you choose. I know, all the design magazines out there show kitchens decked out with those easy-to-clean, indestructible granite counters — but there’s a catch. Aside from …

Green construction is a two faced systematic approach to building homes that use resources more efficiently and and limit their impact on the environment. Green homes should use less energy, water and materials to be efficient. These home should also reduce environmental impacts do to pollution and …

Along with the spring flowers and warmer days come the insects: creeping, crawling, and biting their way into our lives. When you see that ant trail streaming across your kitchen floor, or that fresh outbreak of baby spiders, you just want them gone. Sometimes in a pinch, it’s hard to think, “Wh…

Green is everywhere. And now green has even invaded the chemical world of outdoor cleaning. Finally eco-friendly, outdoor cleaning options are not only great for your yard and the environment, but also your budget. Thanks to the awareness and determination of homeowners all over the world, even mega…

Gwendolyn Bounds chronicled her eco-friendly kitchen renovation that month in the Wall Street Journal. What was included in the 484-day renovation?

Sustainable wood floors
Bamboo cabinets
No formaldehyde
Energy-Star appliances
LED lights
Low VOC paints
Concrete countertops

Some hi…

If you are one of the growing number of people inspired to choose a greener way of life, it will probably be a big consideration for you when shopping for a new home. You can always make the changes after you move in, but why not start out with a home that is closer to your end goal?

Most people …

It’s been happening in Europe for more than two decades, and U.S. residents are beginning to catch on. If you’ve got a boiler to heat your home, why not make the switch to bioheat? You can move away from your current system altogether, by purchasing and installing a pellet stove to supply your h…

Many Americans are becoming more concerned about preserving the environment, as well as protecting their family’s health. There has been much attention brought of late to the negative effects of chemical-based cleaning products. If you are among those concerned, you may want to consider switch…