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Thursday, November 5 / 11:00AM
8 Ways Going Green at Home Will Save You Money
When it comes to investing, there aren't many sure things, especially in our current economic climate. While Wall Street has been a roller coaster ride lately, investing in efficiency upgrades in your home isn't subject to the mood swings of nervous investors, and, done properly, will always save you money. Here's how. + READ MORE
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Thursday, November 5 / 8:00AM
10 Ways to Detox Your Home for Babies and Kids
Cleaning products under a kitchen sink during a greenproofing session with Alexandra Zissu. + READ MORE
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Tuesday, November 3 / 11:30AM
9 Hip Housing Alternatives to the Mortgaged Single Family Home
When you look at the posts on housing in Planet Green and TreeHugger, the great majority are about things you can do to your house. But a single family house is not the only form of tenure that there is, and probably isn't the greenest. What are some of the others? + READ MORE
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Monday, November 2 / 12:30PM
Top 10 Myths and Misconceptions About Green Building
Find out the biggest misconceptions of green building. + READ MORE
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Wednesday, October 28 / 11:23AM
5 Green Improvements That Will Add Value to Your Home
When you own a house, there may seem like a never-ending list of things you want to improve, whether cosmetic -- like finally replacing peeling wallpaper or adding a splash of color with new paint -- or more functional, as with more insulation in the attic, or a more efficient heating system.Research conducted in the... + READ MORE
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Tuesday, October 20 / 4:30PM
Introduction to the Green Materials Guide
When it comes to building or renovating a home, there are few simple choices. From styles and colors to location and design, there's an awful lot to consider, but, thankfully, you don't have to settle for materials whose production or use has a big-time negative impact on the planet. Here to help is our Green Materials Guide, which will help guide you through the process of finding green materials for every green project in your home. + READ MORE
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Tuesday, October 20 / 3:00PM
Introduction to Insulation: Boards, Batts and Sprays
There are so many choices in insulation; before we can even start to look at the different materials, one should understand the strengths and weaknesses of the different types. + READ MORE
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Tuesday, October 20 / 2:00PM
Introduction To Green Building Blocks
Building blocks are the foundation of your eco-friendly home. From bricks to wood to rammed earth and logs, this what your green home will be built upon. Our choices are influenced by history, local culture, and availability of materials. Here we have listed the pluses and minuses of each, but choose among them carefully. There are more considerations than just energy. + READ MORE
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Tuesday, October 20 / 12:30PM
Introduction to Green Windows: Fix Before You Replace
There are many different kinds of windows, that operate in different ways and serve different functions. But in the air conditioned era, people choose them for aesthetics rather than function, and the memory of what the different windows do has been almost forgotten. In most single and multiple family dwellings now, there will be a lot of fixed glass and perhaps a tiny opening section of window; in apartments they are not even allowed to open more than four inches. But it doesn't have to be this way; windows can be sophisticated tools for controlling ventilation in your home. + READ MORE
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Tuesday, October 20 / 11:00AM
Introduction to Efficient Heating and Cooling
Air conditioning is a relatively recent addition to houses, but has completely changed their design. Designers never worry much any more about cross-ventilation, window sizes, window openings, or orientation; just let the thermostat do the work. But it is all a lot more complicated that that. + READ MORE
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Tuesday, October 20 / 10:00AM
Introduction to Green Kitchen Design
Your kitchen is the heart of your home, so it's easy to see why so much time, energy, and money gets spent on just that one room. From floor to ceiling (and the cabinets and countertops in between), there's a lot that goes in to making a green kitchen, and a lot of choices out there; while that can make greener materials a little easier to come by, it also means there are more decisions to make, and more factors to consider. + READ MORE
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Tuesday, October 20 / 9:00AM
Introduction to Bathroom Designs
Despite being one of the smaller rooms in most homes, the modern bathroom serves many purposes. It's a sanctuary, a room for pampering, and where we clean ourselves, but it's also where myriad household toxins lurk, and where much of the average home's water goes right down the drain. But it doesn't have to be that way + READ MORE
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Tuesday, October 20 / 8:30AM
Introduction to Wall Coverings
Deciding what goes on your walls might seem like a simple decision -- paint vs. wallpaper, solid colors vs. patterns -- but it can have a lot to do with the environmental health in your home. Yep, green is more than a paint color when it comes to wallcoverings, but you'll also want to pick the right material for the right room, considering how long you want it to stay the same, and how it'll wear over time. There's a lot to think about. + READ MORE
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Tuesday, October 20 / 7:30AM
Introduction to Green Flooring: Durability and Moisture Exposure Matter
We all walk on it every day, but don't often think of it. It's underfoot, and, for many of us, out of mind. But just because you trod on it every day doesn't mean you shouldn't pay pretty close attention to the materials that make up your flooring. Here are a few tips to find the best green material for the job. + READ MORE
