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Green Building

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  1. Why It Pays to Go Green

    … materials, enlists nature to help heat and cool, and is supremely energy-efficient. Location was the first step in their green building effort. To save gas (and time), the homeowners chose infill property in a neighborhood that's conveniently close to …

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  1. Environmentally Friendly Kitchen Checklist

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    … replace old faucets with new units that have low-flow aerators. You can save thousands of gallons of water a year. Replace vinyl flooring with natural linoleum, which is long-lasting and made with environmentally friendly materials.

  2. Environmentally Friendly Flooring Options

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    … but is available stained in darker colors. All-Natural Linoleum is back in the limelight thanks to its environmentally friendly nature. Made with linseed oil, wood flour, and pine resin and backed with jute, Marmoleum from Forbo is …

  3. Environmentally Friendly Building and Remodeling Materials

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    Once seen as extreme or eccentric, environmentally friendly living spaces are going mainstream. You don ..... easy being green. Here's what's new in environmentally friendly products and materials for the home. This category …

  4. Tips For a Greener and Healthier Home

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    These expert home improvement tips will help you make your home more environmentally - friendly and a healthier place for you and your family.

  5. Earth-Friendly Building and Remodeling Materials

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    You don't have to strain your budget to choose a healthy home. These days, it's easy being green. Here's what's new in environmentally friendly products and materials for the home.

  6. Earth-Friendly Building Materials

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    You don't have to strain your budget to choose a healthy home. These days, it's easy being green. Here's what's new in environmentally friendly products and materials for the home.

  7. Environmentally Friendly Kitchen Remodeling Tips

    Article

    … traditional side-by-side units. Countertops and Backsplashes If you like the look of wood and want an environmentally friendly countertop, try bamboo. It's available from Totally Bamboo in countertop dimensions. Or choose solid …

  8. Bathroom Tour: Environmentally -Friendly Bathroom

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    See how homeowners created a gorgeous bathroom retreat while using Earth-friendly materials and designs.

  9. Green Living Guidelines

    Article

    … The company built its first Energy Star home in 1998 and has built 3,000 energy-efficient houses with environmentally friendly materials since 2001. Here's this residential builder's definition of green: Minimizes the use of nonrenewable …

  10. Green Building

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    … you're hearing a lot about green building . As energy prices soar and ..... concerned about global warming, green building is catching on. But there ..... energy-efficient homes. Green building means moving away from chemical …

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