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

Remodeling a bathroom incorporates many different facets of a home: insulation, plumbing and finishes, just to name a few. In the following sections, we’ll outline ways to control bathroom moisture … Read More

Before you run out the door and start shopping for a low-flush toilet (don’t worry, you’ll get to do that soon), you’ve got a little bit of preparatory work to … Read More

When it comes time to deconstruct your existing bathroom, be mindful that many of the materials may be either reusable or recyclable. Challenge yourself to seek new and interesting ways … Read More

Fixing up an existing bathroom generally does not require changing air registers, radiators, or baseboard heaters. A new bathroom, however, may require extra heat register or radiator. The new duct … Read More