There’s nothing quite like the warm glow of a fire on a chilly night. A gas fireplace or furnace heating system may warm the body, but a wood fire warms the spirit. Traditional fireplaces, however, can be resource demanding, messy, and inefficient. So what’s the best way to experience the magic of a fire in your home? Read on for our complete guide to wood-burning stoves.
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Insulation is designed to reduce energy costs, so in that sense, any insulation could technically be considered green. But the manufacturing process, materials, and toxicity are other highly important factors to consider.
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When EcoSteel client David Rifkind and his wife, Holly Zickler set out to build The Tin Box, they didn’t realize their project would become such a large public spectacle. This green design has since drawn the attention of neighbors and news channels alike; just one of many unintended consequences they have experienced by building their home from 100 percent recycled steel materials.
Read MoreGreen Homes 101 “Green is a process, not a status. We need to think of ‘green’ as a verb, not an adjective.” — Daniel Goleman We couldn’t agree more. Going green is a journey without a precise road map or a...
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Every aspect of the creation of this house is intended to have a minimal environmental impact and hopes to have a restorative effect, while still providing an environment appropriate for the family and the broader community.
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Cutting-edge innovation meets tradition and indoors merges with outdoors in this LEED-platinum...
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Want to save big on your energy bills (and reduce your impact on the environment)? Start taking steps to create a zero energy home (aka net zero home). A zero energy home means the total amount of energy used annually is roughly equal to the amount of renewable energy created on the site.
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