Going Green

Green Living Room Design On Any Budget

I recently received an email from a young woman who was very frustrated by the lack of affordable...

Best Ways To Use New PowerSaver Loans

Green geeks are abuzz about the new federal PowerSaver loan program. On the Old House Web blog,...

Sustainable Building: Reclaimed Wood Options

During the framing stage of homebuilding, the sight that always impresses me it the “forest”...

Non-toxic Cleaning: Ways To Use Temperature Instead Of Chemicals

Do you really need a pantry full of potentially toxic cleaning chemicals? Or can temperature,...

3 Affordable Solar Options

When many homeowners think of solar power, they envision total energy independence — getting...

Solar Panels: Maintaining Battery Power

The batteries in solar photovoltaic systems can last up to 20 years with proper care. Most...

Building With Hemp? Seriously?

Hemp is an eco-friendly and durable alternative to plywood, drywall, and other building materials....

Greener Rental Units Emerge

Mark Zaccheo is at the forefront of a growing trend to create rental units that make the most...