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How to choose and install a green roof

October 11, 2017

Matt Jambro, Georgia Roof Pro

Roofing

What is low-VOC paint?

June 21, 2017

Heather Benjamin

Paint & Coatings

Living roofs put down roots

November 15, 2016

Catherine Smith, Houzz

Roofing

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

6 Steps to “Greening” Your Roof

May 02, 2012

Green Home Guide Staff

Roofing

Re-roofing presents possibly the best opportunity since the house was built to make energy and efficiency improvements. While the roof is off, you can work from the top down, and make a variety of... Read more

Three ways to make your roof more energy-efficient

January 04, 2011

Amy Westervelt

Roofing

Not everyone can have a living roof, but most people can have a “green” roof fairly easily. And the great news is that improving the energy efficiency of your roof doesn’t have to be costly. Small... Read more

6 Ways to Get the Green Benefits without the Green Roof

January 04, 2011

Amy Westervelt

Roofing

For the 90-some percent of us for whom a living roof doesn’t make sense, the benefits of such a roof are still attainable. Our experts have weighed in on the various ways to achieve a green roof's... Read more