Articles

15 Green Projects for Under $500

September 09, 2009

Jeanne Huber

Home Basics

Next to your refrigerator, your dryer is likely the biggest energy-guzzling appliance in your house. And while we wouldn't ask you to store your food in a vintage icebox, an old-fashioned clothesline... Read more

Green Home Checklist

September 09, 2009

Green Home Guide Staff

Home Basics

Whether you’re a homebuyer or a renter looking for a green home, how do you know if a home is truly green? What should you look for?

Incentives

January 07, 2016

Green Home Guide Staff

Home Basics

Beyond the health and environmental benefits of living in a green home, many local and state governments, utility companies and other entities across the country offer rebates, tax breaks and other... Read more

Make Floor Refinishing Greener and Safer

September 04, 2009

Victoria Schomer

Flooring

You can avoid exposure to toxic dust and fumes by using a good dust mask that filters out particulates and a respirator that filters out chemical emissions. The National Institute for Occupational... Read more

Buyer’s guide to green floor materials

September 04, 2009

Willem Maas

Flooring

No flooring product has zero impact on our planet, but some materials are better than others. This buyer's guide will help you choose the most environmentally sound and healthy floor that meets your... Read more

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