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Green Ways to Stay Warm or Cool
Green Ways to Stay Warm or Cool

So you want a warm house, huh? It’s only natural. But who wants to be burning up all those non-renewables to do it? Well, now... Continue Reading »

Posted by GHIDean in HVAC Ideas

ArtHaus-2: Gut-Rehab LEED Project
ArtHaus-2: Gut-Rehab LEED Project

From the start the ArtHaus folk's intent was to go for LEED for Homes Platinum on this gut-rehab project, a lofty goal for a rehab and... Continue Reading »

Posted by reesnomad

Shaw Epic Hardwood
Shaw Epic Hardwood

The only hardwood flooring to be certified by the Cradle-to-Cradle Certification, Shaw’s Epic Hardwood flooring is a gorgeous, eco-friendly... Continue Reading »

Posted by CraigB in Flooring Products

RAIS Woodstoves
RAIS Woodstoves

Handcrafted in Denmark, RAIS woodstoves feature attractively modern design.  They also burn with incredible efficiency and produce... Continue Reading »

Posted by DeanD in HVAC Products

LEDs - not just for the holidays anymore
LEDs - not just for the holidays anymore

For the holiday season, we strung up white LED lights over the windows and along the ceiling of our cozy living room--and we like the light better... Continue Reading »

Posted by GreenLindsey in Lighting Materials

Test Your Home Air Quality
Test Your Home Air Quality

We can tend to get cooped up inside in the winter, and sometimes this means higher exposure to poor indoor air quality.  There are... Continue Reading »

Posted by GHIstyle in HVAC Products

Invisible Structures
Invisible Structures

Founded in 1982, Invisible Structures creates porous paving systems that protect ground cover roots from compaction. The company started... Continue Reading »

Posted by WillF in Roofing Manufacturers

Newest Remodeling Idea: Reclaimed Bathrooms?
Newest Remodeling Idea: Reclaimed Bathrooms?

Once in a while, we overlook the obvious when it comes to sustainable homes--using pre-owned fixtures!  There is so much effort put... Continue Reading »

Posted by GHIstyle in Plumbing Ideas

Daylighting
Daylighting

There's no better, more effective way to brighten up a home than with skylights: They flood the interior with natural light, and make even... Continue Reading »

Posted by shareman in Windows Products

Vetrazzo Recycled Glass Countertops
Vetrazzo Recycled Glass Countertops

There's no question that the kitchen is the focus of tons of remodeling projects--and it's the place where a lot of us spend our time, so... Continue Reading »

Posted by GHIstyle in Kitchens Products

Solar Water Heater from Solar Panels Plus
Solar Water Heater from Solar Panels Plus

I talked about solar water heaters before, as I've seen first hand how practical they are, especially when you're living in a sunny place.... Continue Reading »

Posted by GreenLindsey in Bathrooms Products

Pellet Stoves for heating
Pellet Stoves for heating

In the push to save energy and costs, we're finding all sorts of new ways to heat our homes effectively.  But why reinvent the... Continue Reading »

Posted by GHIstyle in HVAC Materials

Sun Dusk Lightbulbs
Sun Dusk Lightbulbs

If you're like me, you probably love the idea of energy saving lightbulbs and lighting throughout the house.  CFL (Compact Fluorescent... Continue Reading »

Posted by GreenLindsey in Lighting Products

Caroma Water-Saving Toilets
Caroma Water-Saving Toilets

Did you know that flushing is the single biggest water user in the home?  And there are so many ways to reduce it.  After getting... Continue Reading »

Posted by GHIstyle in Plumbing Products

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