Articles

Ecofriendly countertop options for the bathroom

March 02, 2018

Michelle Jeresek, Houzz

Countertop

Refinishing antique furniture for a baby’s nursery

May 03, 2016

Ashley Katz

Nursery

Can I safely seal and waterproof my butcher block countertops?

April 13, 2016

Ashley Katz

Countertop

Creating a safe, healthy room for your child

August 13, 2015

Green Home Guide Staff

Nursery

The Parent Trap: Avoid Mistakes in Nursery Projects By Following Three Basic Principles

February 19, 2015

Mary Cordaro

Nursery

By following these three basic principles, you will avoid the usual traps that well-meaning parents often fall into.

Is Your Home Affecting Your Children’s Health?

September 03, 2014

Leonardo Trasande, MD, MPP

Nursery

Leonardo Trasande, MD, MPP, is assistant director of the Mount Sinai Center for Children’s Health and the Environment, the nation’s first academic research and policy center to examine the links... Read more

Choosing a Green Countertop that Works with Your Style and Your Life

September 04, 2009

Green Home Guide Staff

Countertop

Readers who have evaluated, installed and lived with green countertops share their advice about selecting a countertop material that works with your lifestyle.

Buyer’s Guide to Eco Stone & Tile

September 04, 2009

Green Home Guide Staff

Countertop

This buyer's guide will help you compare the environmental attributes of stone and tile materials. Use this summary chart to choose the best stone or tile material for your specific project. Links to... Read more

Elements of a Green Baby Nursery

September 04, 2009

Debra Lynn Dadd

Nursery

The most important aspect of green design for a newborn’s environment is to reduce exposure to toxic chemicals as much as possible. A nontoxic nursery is especially important because newborns spend... Read more

Choosing kitchen countertops: Our top picks

September 04, 2009

Green Home Guide Staff

Countertop