A conservation and money-saving tool, Greening Your Home provides information that will help you select sustainable green options that match your specific needs for every system in your house. This "one-stop" guide provides the latest information on systems and materials that conserve resources for a cleaner, more energy-efficient home.
- A wealth of green building and remodeling options for homeowners
- Photographs and information on green products and systems and their advantages
Also discussed are:
Material Options
- Structural Insulated Panels
- Low-VOC Paints
- Replacement Windows
- Green Certified Doors
- Glass Block
- Fly Ash Concrete
- Bamboo and Cork Flooring
- Plastic Plumbing Pipe
- Red Cedar Siding
- Recycled Insulation
Recent Technology:
- Power Consumption Monitors
- Timers and Motion Sensors
- Low-Flow Plumbing Fixtures
- On-Demand Water Heaters
- Radiant In-Floor Heating
- Heat and Energy Recovery Ventilators
- Whole-House Fans
- Spray Foam Insulation
- Induction Cooktops
- Horizontal Axis Washers/Dryers
Green Practices:
- Reducing Your Carbon Footprint
- Green Power
- Saving Money Twice
- Community-Supported Agriculture
- Growing Your Own Food
- Composting Biodegradables
- Using Graywater
- Making Your Own Cleaning Products
- Reusing Containers
- Xeriscaping
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