Archive of posts tagged floor
Designing for Modern Living
Collaboration among the partners who live in different parts of the country could be challenging. Tom operates in Maine, Dave is in Virginia and his GreenEarthEquity team in Fresno, CA, and I am in the San Francisco Bay Area. Thanks to the modern day technology, it actually works quite well. We are using communication tools […]
Tips To Green Your Kitchen Remodel
After using your kitchen for so many years, it is getting worn out and your needs may have changed. You may feel the kitchen is not functioning as well or the traffic flow is less ideal. You may be thinking of a major kitchen remodel. Especially with the trend of open floor plan with the […]
Celebrating Earth Day
Green Remodel Forum joined many local business and organizations to celebrate Earth Day (April 22, 2013) in a Green Fair at the San Ramon Bishop Ranch Court Yard. The Green Fair was intended to let people learn about green products, services and sustainability ideas from local green business and non-profit organizations. Centrally positioned among the […]
Some Innovative Products for Homes at GreenBuild Expo
The 2012 GreenBuild International Conference and Expo, sponsored by the U.S. Green Building Council, was held from November 14 to 16 in San Francisco. About 1,000 exhibitors showcased their latest green building products and technologies. This year’s Expo has one of the largest attendance. It was exciting to see so many green products on display […]
Want A Warm Floor?
A friend of mine recently had some renovation done for her one-story house, including replacing the flooring. The energy-conscious contractor sealed the perimeter of the concrete slab to cut off any air from infiltrating. Next he placed a layer of water barrier over the concrete to stop moisture from rising. He then placed a layer […]
Truths and Myths of Wool Carpet
I have previously written why I like wool carpets. Here are some more thoughts on common misconceptions. MYTH: Wool carpet stains easily. TRUTH: Because of its unique molecular structure as you can see by the picture, it has burrs that keep moisture spills and stains from soaking into the fiber. This is what the synthetic […]
How I Came To Love Wool Carpet
Here is a microscopic picture of a wool fiber. The burrs keep it from staining and keep it looking beautiful for 25 years. As a designer I love it for how it feels in a home. It actually creates negative ions, just like if you put a waterfall in a room. Also the colors in […]
What to Look For When Greening Your Bathroom Remodel
For a green bathroom remodel, you may want to consider the following: Replace