Articles

What is low-VOC paint?

June 21, 2017

Heather Benjamin

Paint & Coatings

Building a living wall for your home

January 13, 2017

Heather Benjamin

Biophilia

Green Home Guide roundup: Green walls, home sites and houseplants

October 21, 2016

Heather Benjamin

Biophilia

6 low-maintenance plants that can improve indoor air quality

August 17, 2016

Christina Huynh

Biophilia

How to use trees inside

July 13, 2016

Falon Mihalic, Houzz

Biophilia

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

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