Renovating your bathroom means your walls are probably opened up so it’s a perfect time to: The result will be a healthier and more comfortable bathroom.  Before replacing water-damaged insulation, … Read More

Remodeling a kitchen can be both an exhilarating and maddening experience. We want you to avoid as much trauma as possible and here’s how: get your goals on paper. Using … Read More

See Chapter 6, The Kitchen in the book Green Remodeling for more details.  Review Our Green Kitchen Remodel Best Practices

Remodeling projects present a perfect opportunity to check up on the performance of your HVAC system. This is the time to increase the airflow to the kitchen register or add … Read More

Protect Your Family’s Health by Choosing Safe Finishes. Many materials and finishes in a renovated kitchen have the potential to cause health problems, but there are ways to avoid compromising … Read More

Remodeling projects present a perfect opportunity to check up on the performance of your HVAC system. This is the time to increase the airflow to the kitchen register or add … Read More

A kitchen with optimized window placement will feel bright, airy and open. Daylighting provides vital nourishment for your health and can reduce energy bills. Natural lighting is particularly important in … Read More

Water damage can take the form of blackened wood—a sign of mold or rot—or obvious water marks. If you find moldy wood or drywall, contact a mold remediation specialist. Mold … Read More

Great lighting design will support each of the many activities that occur in the kitchen. Your design should include both ambient and task lighting. Note: Another option for indirect, ambient … Read More

  Review Our Green Kitchen Remodel Best Practices Note: California “builder model” water heaters tend to be more efficient for a small increase in price. Look for Title 24 compliant … Read More