Articles

Recycle your unused paint with PaintCare

April 22, 2016

Kim Beeler

Paint & Coatings

Our contractors used polyurethane varnish on our wood floors. When is it safe to be in our home?

April 04, 2016

Ashley Katz

Paint & Coatings

Residential solar: Are you a leader or a laggard?

February 25, 2015

Courtney Baker

Solar & Alternative

Selecting green paint

September 03, 2014

Green Home Guide Staff

Paint & Coatings

Buyer’s Guide to Stains

September 04, 2009

Green Home Guide Staff

Paint & Coatings

This buyer’s guide summarizes the environmental pros and cons and durability of the three major categories of wood stains: natural oil, acrylic or urethane, and water-based. Use it to find the best... Read more

Selecting Healthy and Environmentally Sound Clear Wood Finishes

September 04, 2009

Alex Pennock

Paint & Coatings

Clear finishes protect wood from wear, moisture, and aging, but they can degrade the environment—in your home and elsewhere. This overview provides in-depth comparisons of Lacquer, Natural Oil,... Read more

Selecting healthy and environmentally sound stains

September 04, 2009

Alex Pennock

Paint & Coatings

Paint like a green pro

September 04, 2009

Gabe Luna

Paint & Coatings

Gabe Luna founded green contractor MoonDance Painting in the San Francisco Bay Area after working for one of the largest residential painting companies in California—and finding the massive waste,... Read more

Clear Finish Buyer’s Guide

September 04, 2009

Green Home Guide Staff

Paint & Coatings

This buyer’s guide compares and contrasts clear finish materials on their environmental and health qualities, and includes selection tips. Use it to find the best clear coating for your specific... Read more

About VOCs

Green Home Guide Staff

Paint & Coatings

Low- or no-VOC is synonymous with green paints and coatings. According to the EPA, VOCs can cause respiratory, skin, and eye irritation; headaches; nausea; muscle weakness; and more serious ailments... Read more