Articles

What is low-VOC paint?

June 21, 2017

Heather Benjamin

Paint & Coatings

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

Selecting green paint

September 03, 2014

Green Home Guide Staff

Paint & Coatings

Dimming CFLs and LEDs

July 10, 2012

Green Home Guide Staff

Lighting

Dimming saves energy while setting the right light level to improve mood and ambiance. Screw-in compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) and screw-in light emitting diode bulbs (LEDs) are a great energy-... Read more

Buyer's Guide to Energy Efficient Bulbs

March 14, 2011

Celeste LeCompte

Lighting

There are a growing number of options for homeowners seeking to use energy-efficient light bulbs. This buyer's guide will help you select the most energy efficient and environmentally sensitive... Read more

5 tips for choosing energy-efficient lighting

March 14, 2011

Emily Widle

Lighting

4 ways to make your home more energy-efficient with occupancy/vacancy sensors.

March 12, 2011

Green Home Guide Staff

Lighting

Saving energy is simple—with occupancy/vacancy sensors. One of the easiest energy-saving solutions you can add to your home is an occupancy /vacancy sensor.

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