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12 Eco-Friendly Kitchen Sinks for All Styles and Budgets
Energy-efficient appliances? Check. Recycled glass countertop? Check. Water-saving faucet? Check. You’re working through your kitchen eco-renovation and it’s time to pick a sink. We scoured the internet and found a wide array of gorgeous green options.
Read MoreA 9-Step Checklist for an Eco-Friendly Kitchen Remodel
Nothing totally transforms the feel of a home like a freshly-updated kitchen. And when it comes to green remodeling, the kitchen may be the absolute perfect candidate – as anyone with remodeling experience knows, there are just about a million different ways to do it!
Read More18 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.
Read More5 Sites to Help You Find Dreamy Environmentally Friendly Homes
The U.S. Green Building Council claims that “more than half of consumers rank green and energy-efficiency as top requirements for their next homes.” Sound like you? You’re not alone in your search to buy an environmentally-friendly home. Luckily, with the growing demand for these types of homes, there are now websites dedicated to helping you in your search for finding your dream green home.
Read More12 Rules for Buying Eco-Friendly Building Materials [Infographic]
Plenty of factors determine a material’s green factor, including renewability, efficiency, resource conservation, recyclability, and more. This infographic, courtesy of BuildingGreen, gives an incredibly fresh perspective on the important factors that go into choosing sustainable materials — including some components that are often forgotten.
Read MorePalo Alto Net Zero Energy House Shows You Can Have It All
Building a Beacon Stuart is a man on a mission and his home is just one testament to his drive. I...
Read MoreA Nationwide Guide to Future-Proofing Your Home
The future may be uncertain, but the value of a home doesn’t have to be. In fact, building, renovation, and design can be done with adaptability in mind. Preparing for changes can lead to even greater lasting quality, renewability, higher resale value, and often, overall savings in price.
Read MoreThe Top 25 Green Home Building and Design Websites to Watch
By Janelle Sorensen, Content Director, Elemental Green Believe it or not, amidst all the terrible...
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