DIY Planting a Living Green Roof
“Green Roof”, Photo courtesy Ryan Somma, Licensed under CC BY-SA 2.0. One of the most...
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Wind vs. Solar — Which Power Source Is Better?
Wind and solar are the heavy hitters of renewable energy. But can they both stand up to the giants of non-renewable energy, or is one sector a more promising investment? Here’s a look at the pros and cons of wind and solar energy.
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Tour a Luxury LEED Platinum Home
Perched on the bluffs of Pacific Palisades, California, the Vicino House created by the Forma Design Group features spectacular 180-degree views of the Pacific Ocean and Santa Monica Bay. This major rehab added new square footage to the original structure and incorporated a range of exceptional design features emphasizing style, sustainability, and energy efficiency.
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Neurio Smart Energy Monitor
Neurio provides a smarter way to manage your home, allowing you to live more comfortably and securely, all the while saving your money each month. And with over 100,000 units sold in just over a year, homes everywhere are quickly seeing the benefits of what Neurio can offer.
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What Does the WaterSense Label Mean?
Did you know only 0.007 percent of the water on this planet is available to meet the demands of a population of 7.4 billion? Water is an incredibly precious resource! One way you can help protect it is by reducing how much you use and one of the easiest ways to do that is by looking for the WaterSense label when you build, buy, or renovate your home.
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Bark House Innovative and Sustainable Wood Products
What if we designed a building like a tree, and a city like a forest? This is the question that prompted the founders of The Bark House to bring sustainable forestry practices to new heights by making use of bark as a building material.
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Why You Can’t Always Trust a Zero-VOC Paint Label
it’s no wonder that when most people see “zero-VOC” on a paint label, they assume it means there are no VOCs. Zilch. Zip. None. In actuality, that’s not what it means at all – at least not most of the time. Here are the facts about VOCs and why you can’t always trust a zero-VOC paint label.
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Green American Home Eco-Friendly Roofing
Green American Home’s unique collection of green roofing products offers value, protection, pleasing aesthetics and energy savings for your home. The company is committed to bringing quality and performance to every home in America with energy-saving, maintenance-free metal roofing and insulating, radiant barriers.
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