Green Home
In praise of tankless hot water heaters May 8th, 2008
hot..water...NOW!
Given that I'm spending most of my days nursing and attending to my 13-day-old daughter, I'm sure our readers will forgive my indulgence of passing along good info found on other blogs. This post by Jason...more
An Eco Living Pod Built for Two May 7th, 2008
LEED-certified starter homes from Canuhome
Where to after the green wedding? If you're looking for a sustainably-built living space, here's an option: the 850 square foot prefab residence from Canuhome. The name comes from "canoe," (as well as "can you?"--make...more
Home Wind-Power Turbines Going Mainstream May 7th, 2008
How Wind is Becoming A More Viable Energy Option
In April an article appeared in the New York Times; Technology Smooths the Way for Home Wind-Power Turbines, a clear sign that wind power is becoming more mainstream, as the article actually goes on to...more
The Green Building History Timeline May 6th, 2008
Learn About the History of Green Building
Lately one of my favorite green blogs is the GreenGeezer. Since I write a ton of green blogs, it's nice to see a fresh take on the same topics I'm always thinking about. In any...more
Top 10 States That Offer the Biggest Solar Incentives May 5th, 2008
Ten Best States to Live Off-the-Grid
If your goal is green building or even off-grid living, you're better off living in certain states. Some offer much better grant and financial opportunities for building green, than do others. The Database of State...more
How to Flush Your Toilet Using Rain Water May 4th, 2008
A Practical How-To DIY Guide
If you've ever built a rain barrel, or harvested your own rain water in some way, then you know how easy it is. You can use rain water to water your yard, wash your car,...more
4 Green DIY Alternative Energy Home Projects May 1st, 2008
Be Green & Handy
When it comes to greening your home there's plenty you can do yourself. From simple lighting adjustments, to making a homemade solar water heater, to building the whole darn house, anyone can learn how to...more
Where To Find Baby Bottles Without BPA -- and Formula and Pacifers, Too April 30th, 2008
Buy BPA-Free Bottles and Products for Your Baby -- It's Easy
We’ve gotten quite a response from the BPA-related articles, and everybody wants to know where to get BPA free formula, bottles, and baby products, and fast. So, here’s our guide to products that are practical,...more
Home Deconstruction Basics April 29th, 2008
How Structure Deconstruction is Better for the Planet
Deconstruction is one alternative to demolition and land filling. You can use deconstruction if you're remodeling part of a home, or tearing down an entire home. The focus of deconstruction is to salvage materials for...more
Home Energy Saving Resource April 29th, 2008
A New Resource for Earth Loving Home Owners
There's a new green home resource in town via the Department of Energy. The new interactive site, offers a clickable home, which shows you how to make smarter greener changes to your home, or how...more
