Archive of posts tagged tile
What to Look For When Greening Your Bathroom Remodel
For a green bathroom remodel, you may want to consider the following: Replace
4 Tips for a Low Budget Green Kitchen Remodel
Reuse is the gold standard in green remodeling. It saves you money while applying sustainable practices. Kitchen is the most used area in a home. They do get worn out after years of use. If your kitchen still functional, you may want to consider these 4 easy steps to give your kitchen a new look. […]
Paint
A main issue with household paint is that many ingredients are added to improve the look, longevity and ease of application of the paint. Some of these ingredients are volatile organic compounds (VOCs). According to the EPA, VOCs can cause respiratory, skin, and eye irritation; headaches; nausea; muscle weakness; and more serious ailments and diseases. […]
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC)
Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are chemicals such as formaldehyde. They come into the household in different ways As binders or glues for engineered products such as particleboards As solvent and color pigment in paints, varnish and coating. Depending on the product, the VOC may take a short time to disappear or may take much longer […]
The Terry Project: Sustainability Measures
The final step in air sealing the house was to take care of the old flooring in the kitchen area. It turns out that there are gaps between the old floorboard slats. These gaps will be completely taped up to prevent air or moisture moving from the crawlspace into the living space. A new floor […]
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, […]
How To Select A Countertop
The countertop is likely the most talked about fixture in a home. Countertops, particularly the kitchen countertops, are very visible, get a lot of use and abuse, and may cost a big part of the remodeling budget. When selecting a countertop it is very important to consider the performance and cost of the countertop material, […]