How many hours do you spend in bed? A mattress that is nontoxic is imperative. We’ve scoped out the best brands of eco-friendly mattresses at every price point.
Affordable Green Homes Hub
Probably the #1 myth about having an eco-friendly home is that it’s more expensive. While it’s true that some green products are more expensive than their conventional counterparts, when you consider the home as a whole, there are often many opportunities to actually cut costs. We have tons of tips, tricks, and resources! Here’s a small sampling of what you’ll find here about affordable green homes:
- How to Finance Your Dream Green Home [Podcast]
- 18 Inexpensive Sustainable Homes Almost Anyone Can Afford
- How to Easily Find Energy Efficiency Tax Credits, Rebates, Grants, and Loans
- 20 Tiny Home Manufacturers to Match Any Budget
- How to Find Reclaimed Home Building Materials
- Before and After: An Eco-Friendly Kitchen Makeover on a Budget
- Can Sustainable Homes Be Affordable And Beautiful? These Video Tours Tell All
- 10 of the Cheapest Eco-Friendly Upgrades for Your Home
Peruse more articles below and if you don’t find what you need, email your question to content@elemental.green – maybe we’ll answer it in an upcoming article!
18 Inexpensive Sustainable Homes Almost Anyone Can Afford
According to HomeAdvisor, the average cost of having a new house built in the U.S. was $305,372 in 2016. Clearly, this cost can vary A LOT depending on what choices you make, and there are A LOT of choices when you decide to build a custom home. If you’re looking for a less expensive, easier to design, and more sustainable home, check out these 18 alternatives.
20 Tiny Home Manufacturers to Match Any Budget
Downsizing to 100 to 500 square feet has become much more than a fad. And it’s not much of a surprise since it increases simplicity, economic freedom, and sustainable living. Whether you want to buy or DIY, we’ve got you covered.
Window Films for Beauty and Energy Efficiency
Window film is a simple and quick way to give your windows a fun fresh look while increasing your home’s energy efficiency. They work by reflecting and reducing the amount of ultraviolet light and solar heat that streams in through glass windows.
Zero Energy Upgrades Could Cost Zero Dollars
A simple calculation shows how you can have a zero energy home for the same price as a conventional one, and keep the monthly savings in your pocket. Here’s how it worked for Bruce.
A Roadmap to Building Affordable Zero Energy Homes
To achieve zero energy, designers and builders everywhere are employing an array of design concepts, product choices, and financing approaches. Because there are so many ideas, it seems appropriate to offer a quick rundown of the most cost-effective measures for getting to zero energy.
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