Category: Sustainable Building

Sustainable Building Tech

It’s Earth Month once again, which means two things — Earth Day itself is rapidly approaching, and what better time to reflect on our energy consumption habits. This year, the Earth Month theme is “Our Planet is in Peril.” What …

From Guest Blogger Blake Meredith: Dive Into the Best Home Improvements for Earth Month Read More »

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There are many advantages to improving the green credentials of your workplace including: a lower carbon footprint which helps the environment; greater appeal to customers who value environmentally friendliness; and monetary savings on your utility bills. In addition, whether your …

From Guest Blogger James Timpson: Transforming your Workplace into a Greener Environment Read More »

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The techniques and technology for increasing the sustainability and energy efficiency of your home have never been so abundant and affordable. A study by Bloomberg New Energy Finance has determined that the U.S. is spending roughly 250 billion dollars a …

From Guest Blogger Jen – Homeowners: A Guide to Sustainable Design & Building Read More »

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Making your home a little greener is not only good for the environment, but can actually save you money and make your living space a little more comfortable as well. So, How Green Can Your Home Really Be? Here are …

From Guest Blogger Jen: How Green Can Your Home Be? Read More »

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Making your home more eco-friendly doesn’t just help the environment in a big way. It can also increase comfort levels, make your home a healthier place to live, and ultimately save you hundreds of dollars in the long run. When …

From Guest Blogger Jen – A Guide to Energy Savings & Eco-Friendly Products for Your Home Read More »

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When temperatures reach an all-time high during the summer months, most people prefer to stay indoors and leave the air conditioning running just to stay cool. Instead of suffering outside in the sun, it’s much more enjoyable to feel comfortable …

From Guest Blogger Lizzie Weakly: How to Ensure Your Home is Circulating Clean Air During the Hot Summer Months Read More »

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(The woman pictured here is using organic paint, which presumably explains her broad smile. – Ed.)   When attempting to renovate your home, it is best to do so in as eco-friendly of a way as possible. It is also …

From Guest Blogger Brooke Chaplan: Green Seam — How to Make Home Renovations Eco-Friendly Read More »

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The authorities have rightfully been pushing for us to turn green over the years. While they have their eyes firmly set on the environment, the carrot dangling (pictured) in front of homeowners is that they can shed their energy bills …

From a Guest Blogger: How Staying Green Doesn't Have To Revolve Around Huge (And Pricey) New Boilers Read More »

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Saving energy is more important than ever. After all, we’re in the middle of a climate crisis, natural energy reserves are drying up, and utility rates just keep rising. However, cutting energy usage is likely easier than you think. By …

From Guest Blogger Anita Ginsberg: Six Ways You Are Wasting Energy In Your Home And How To Stop Read More »

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Heat generated in the home can escape through walls, lofts, windows and doors every single day, meaning that all households are losing a large percentage of energy each year. Improving energy efficiency in the home through proper insulation is the …

From Guest Blogger "Sustainafreak": Seven Easy Ways to Make Your Doors & Windows Eco-Friendly Read More »

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