It’s fun to deconstruct an existing room but be mindful that many of the materials may be either reusable or recyclable. Coming up with ways to use old material can … Read More

Insulation is a major cornerstone in the world of green building. Poorly insulated homes waste enormous amounts of energy. Fiberglass batts are still the most popular, but other products such … Read More

Keeping your site organized and tidy is very important. Materials should be properly stored so that they won’t get damaged by inclement weather. A job site should be cleaned up … Read More

Energy efficiency is the cornerstone of any green building project, whether you are remodeling a kitchen, designing an addition or upgrading your appliances. A well-designed and green-built project consumes as … Read More

Redoing a kitchen is the number one renovation project. But what is a green kitchen? What goes into a green kitchen remodel? The cornerstones of any green project should include: … Read More

A well-renovated home will also be pest resistant because it incorporates the following features: From Green Remodeling, Changing the World One Room at a Time, New Society Press

Controlling sound transmission, whether it is produced by a teen blasting music from their bedroom or a nearby freeway, noise can be difficult to do. Good design and selection and … Read More

Interior finishes come as one of the last stages of construction. Decisions about these materials are important for their potential effect on the health of the people who will in … Read More

As a rule, it’s best to select the least toxic materials, which is not always as simple as it appears. In attempting to build in a truly green fashion, there … Read More

Solar hot-water systems are a natural fit with net zero houses. They’re capable of meeting much of the demand for domestic hot water, and in some instances can help with … Read More