Archive of posts tagged floor
A Deep Energy Retrofit Project
Staying in this house was never in the plan. We’d hoped to move into this little house in town for a couple of years, remodel and flip it, and then move to the country to live “off the grid.” But then it happened. We fell in love. Not only with our “little blue house,” but […]
Remodel to Passive House Standards
Most buildings leak air, and therefore heat, through cracks in their building envelope. We get cold in our leaky buildings and turn up our heaters to keep warm. The heat continues to leak out, and we continue to turn up our heaters, and on and on the cycle goes. In the end, we may as […]
The Terry Project: The Beginning
Cathy Terry has been living in her Pleasant Hill, California home for many years. She likes the area and expects to continue living there for many years to come. She knows she needs to update the house. One objective is to expand the family room and kitchen area so that she can look outside to […]
Flooring
The floor covers the entire area of a house. It gets heavily used. Children play on floors. It is important to choose flooring materials that ensure a healthy environment and fit your living style. Here is a table comparing different types of green flooring materials. This forum provides you with resources about home renovation, improvement, […]