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Restoring Historic Buildings for Eco-Friendliness
Historic architecture is important to maintain because of its cultural value. Some of these buildings, however, are not entirely fit for modern standards of sustainability. Such historical buildings include houses that must be retrofit before they can be lived in… Read More ›
13+ Post-Holiday Upcycling and Recycling Tips
Green it up! If one of your resolutions for 2021 is to live a greener, more eco-friendly life and do more recycling and upcycling, here are some ways to reuse, repurpose, and recycle holiday items. And some of them make… Read More ›
Engineered Bamboo Flooring VS. Engineered Wood Flooring | Side By Side Comparison
Engineered bamboo flooring and engineered wood flooring are composite products made up of several layers, of which the upper layer or “wear layer” is either bamboo or real hardwood. The other layers may be plywood, hardwood, or high-density fiberboard. These layers… Read More ›
8 Tips for Going Green in the Workplace
Living a green lifestyle doesn’t stop at your front door or the edge of your property or when you get into the car. Being eco-responsible and reducing waste is something you can do in every aspect of your life, even… Read More ›
What Can You Do With Your Dryer Lint Instead of Throwing It Away?
Last Updated: 10/19/2021 As a responsible homeowner, you know that it’s important to clean the dryer’s lint trap before or after every load to ensure that it doesn’t build up too thick. Most of us had this rule drilled into… Read More ›
Go Green While Living Large
Look around and it’s easy to see that tiny houses are the next big thing. Does that mean that lovers of living large should feel guilty about the carbon footprint their more spacious homes create? Do big families have to… Read More ›
10 Tips for Cleaning Towards a Greener Lifestyle
In the past five years alone there has been an overwhelming movement toward a greener lifestyle for both individuals and businesses. Solar panel installation has skyrocketed and people are beginning to wonder what of their daily routine can be changed… Read More ›
Green Living: Eco-Friendly Projects for the Crafty Fashionista
One of the most resource-intense industries in the world is the apparel industry. Plant-based fabrics like cotton usually cause deforestation for land and use up a lot of soil, which is a fast-depleting resource. Wool also takes a lot of… Read More ›
Is Bamboo Plywood An Eco-Friendly Option?
For consumers on a mission to surround themselves with eco-friendly building materials, they may be excited about bamboo products. The first question posed is, “Why is bamboo plywood eco-friendly?” The answers may surprise you. For far too long, suburban homeowners… Read More ›
5 Tips for a Greener Move
Moving to a new home is both stressful and exciting. You’re getting the opportunity for a fresh start but will have to plan one (or more) of the busiest days of your life. The average American moves twelve times in… Read More ›
Featured Categories
Energy Efficiency ›
- How to Save Water and Energy During a HeatwaveAugust 15, 2022
- The Gasoline Carmageddon: Should You Still Buy Non-Electric Vehicles?August 5, 2022
Flooring ›
- 6 Ideas on How Modernize Your HomeAugust 10, 2022
- Customer Story: Cozy Carbonized in ConnecticutJuly 25, 2022
Gardening ›
- Types of Bamboo: Resource Conservation and Everyday UsesAugust 12, 2022
- 7 Steps for Summer Rain Garden DesignJuly 29, 2022
Green Living ›
- Are Sustainable Products Expensive?February 1, 2022
- Smart homes: The future of energy efficient living?January 4, 2021
Home Improvement ›
- Flooding Damage to Your Home: 8 Tips to Prevent ItAugust 9, 2022
- Solar Panels On The Rise: 10 Reasons to Make The SwitchAugust 2, 2022
Interior Design ›
- 7 Interior Design Tips to Elevate Your KitchenJuly 18, 2022
- How Digital Tools Can Bolster Interior Design Projects in 2022July 5, 2022
Recycling ›
- Prioritizing Reuse Over Recycling in Home DesignApril 13, 2022
- How to Reduce Waste During a Home RenovationFebruary 14, 2022