IAQ Testing Can Tell if Your Home Is Making You Sick
Indoor air quality testing and ongoing monitoring are the keys to safety, comfort, and peace of mind. Contractor Matt Hoots explains when to call in the pros.
Read MoreIndoor air quality testing and ongoing monitoring are the keys to safety, comfort, and peace of mind. Contractor Matt Hoots explains when to call in the pros.
Read MoreThe 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 MoreBy eliminating natural gas appliances from our homes, and replacing them with efficient electric options, we contribute to better health for us all.
Read MoreBoth the Kitchen and Bath Industry Show (KBIS) and the International Builders’ Show (IBS) took place virtually this year but were not short on well-designed products with enhanced functionality. Here’s an eco-spin on the 10 kitchen trends to keep in mind when building or renovating your eco-friendly kitchen.
Read MoreNothing 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 MoreEven though Elemental Green is an online resource for all things related to residential green building and renovation, that doesn’t mean that we don’t love books. Here are some eco-home books packed with inspiration and information.
Read MoreThere are many types of green home certifications and it can get overwhelming trying to understand the differences. Here’s an easy to comprehend breakdown of three of the most well-known standards to help guide your journey.
Read MoreFor most people, blanket insulation is the insulation that comes to mind when they think about insulation in a home. Most of us have seen attics filled with pink or yellow insulation. That pillowy insulation that we’re familiar with is blanket insulation and in most cases it was made of fiberglass, which is the most common type of insulation in the United States. But blanket insulation can be made not only of fiberglass, but also of other flexible fibers such as cotton, mineral wool, and sheep’s wool.
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