Building a 2-story home in Austin, TX. What insulation is best?

— Steve M Austin, TX

Answered by Jason Kliwinski on November 28, 2011

A cast iron tub sounds like the least likely to off-gas, but if it is made in China, can we trust that it is lead-free?

— Susanna McAdam Sunnyvale, CA

Answered by Harold Remlinger, AIA, LEED AP, NCARB on October 10, 2011

Where can I buy a toilet that is truly 19" from the floor to the rim of the bowl?

— Evelyn Smith Buffalo, NY

Answered by Kati Curtis, LEED AP ID&C, CID on August 22, 2011

What type of drywall do you recommend for bathrooms in a hot/humid climate?

— Catherine Fairhope, AL

Answered by Michael Holcomb on July 18, 2011

Are there any waterproof woods we could use for a sink base?

— Jeanette Myers Chicago, IL

Answered by Liberty Phoenix Lord on July 15, 2011

What are the pros and cons of resurfacing our 50-year-old built-in bathtub?

— Rosemary Addison Campbellton, FL

Answered by Molly McCabe, AKBD, CGP, CAPS on July 14, 2011

I've read about green countertop materials. Which would be good choices for a bathroom?

— Pam Venice, FL

Answered by Karen Smuland on May 28, 2011

Are there non- or less-toxic bathtubs?

— Leslie Salt Lake City, UT

Answered by Karen Smuland on May 28, 2011

Are there environmentally-friendly cleaners and sealers that I can use on the marble tiles in my bathroom?

— Kate Potts Dallas, TX

Answered by Olga G. Alvarez, LEED-AP ID+C on May 16, 2011

Where can I find information on a durable dual-flush toilet?

— Barbara Donahue Sandy Hook, CT

Answered by Christian Kienapfel | AIA Architect | RA | LEED AP | Dipl.-Ing. Architekt (Germany) on April 18, 2011

 

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