Articles

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

Creating a green kitchen: From resource planning to maintenance

September 03, 2009

Green Home Guide Staff

Kitchen

10 ways to make your kitchen more resource-efficient

September 03, 2009

Andrea Traber

Kitchen

Remodeling your kitchen: Why go green?

September 03, 2009

Kirsten Ritchie

Kitchen

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