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Green Mortgages
Eco-friendly homeownership involves more than water-efficient plumbing fixtures. Homeowners can get reduced mortgage fees and ... |
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Green Occupations: Educating Builders and Brokers
The movement to create "green" residential properties is changing the way homes are built, bought and sold. New industries ... |
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Green Re-design
Reusing what you already own, or “green re-designing,” is an eco-friendly and affordable way to decorate. |
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Greenwashing: What It Is and How to Avoid It
The increased flow of money being poured into all aspects of the green building movement has attracted less-than-noble ... |
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Heating with Biomass: Pellet and Corn Stoves
More homeowners are considering biomass heating, a renewable energy source that burns clean and has little impact on the ... |
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Indoor Air Quality: Is Your Home’s Air Safe?
Here are some common culprits of indoor air quality problems— mold, smoke, candles, formaldehyde, volatile organic compounds ... |
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LEED Green Building Certification for Homes
With a LEED green building certification in place, consumers finally have the option to buy or build a home that is guaranteed ... |
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Making Sense of WaterSense
The Environmental Protection Agency's WaterSense program encourages greater use and manufacture of water-efficient products in ... |
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NAHB National Green Building Program
In February 2008, the National Association of Home Builders released their new standards for “green” home builds. Here’s an ... |
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Part Three: Water-Friendly Landscapes
Our growing water supply challenge is evident with shrinking lakes, expanded drought zones and lower groundwater tables. And ... |
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Safe Indoor Air for Children
When it comes to contaminated indoor air, babies and children are among the most vulnerable to potential health problems, so ... |
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Selecting a Water Filtration System
Water filtration systems play a vital role in the integrity of a home’s water supply. Selecting the right system starts with ... |
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Selecting Modular Home Builders and Manufacturers
Modular homes account for as much as ten percent of new home construction. Deciding on the right builder for the project will ... |
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Smart Water: Faucets, Heaters and Systems
For every use of the home’s water there is an accessory, product or gadget to improve upon it—whether it’s making cold water ... |
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Special Series: Appliances: Part Five: Energy-Saving Home Appliances
By going green in your appliance choices, you’ll not only protect the Earth but save money on your energy bills. Here's how to ... |
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Special Series: Appliances: Part Three: Solutions for Small Spaces
Thanks to slim designs and improved technology, small appliances can be functional as well as stylish. |
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Structural Insulated Panels
Energy-efficient and easy to install, structural insulated panels can speed the building process. |
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The Green Bathroom
From water conservation to efficient lighting and green cleaning, the bathroom is an ideal room to make eco-friendly. Major ... |
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The Green Bedroom
You might not think of your bedroom when you consider going green, but you can incorporate eco-friendly options, such as using ... |
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The Green Kitchen
Changing a few appliances—and your habits—can make a significant impact on the environment. Energy-saving appliances, ... |
