Articles

5 Tips for Choosing a Low-Flow Toilet

September 04, 2009

Willem Maas

Bathroom

Navigating the flooring thicket: Find the greenest way to meet your needs

September 03, 2009

Paul Kretkowski

Flooring

8 Tips for Selecting Healthy and Environmentally Sound Flooring

September 03, 2009

Marian Keeler

Flooring

Before shopping, create a chart that lists your desired room function, occupants, cleaning and maintenance concerns, aesthetic requirements, and other priorities. Evaluate each flooring material’s... Read more

8 Steps to a Water-Wise Bathroom

September 03, 2009

Lili Wright

Bathroom

A leaky toilet can waste up to 600 gallons of water per month! To check for leaks, put several drops of food coloring into the tank. If the color makes its way into the bowl, the toilet is leaking.

Making Your Bathroom Healthy, Efficient, and Comfortable

September 03, 2009

Green Home Guide Staff

Bathroom

The bathroom is one of the most resource-intensive rooms in the house. As the largest user of water and a major energy consumer, it’s a great place to target to reduce your home’s environmental... Read more