Bamboo: Planet-Friendly Hardwood Floors

If you've just got have hardwood floors but are battling with the eco-friendliness of the decision, we may have an answer for you: bamboo floors. Although the product involves cutting down grass, which is what bamboo really is, it is seen as planet friendly because it only takes up to six years to mature in comparison to 100 plus years for traditional hardwood flooring material.

  March 31, 2008 | Comments ()

Installing a Ceiling Fan

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National Geographic is among the latest magazines to ride the green wave with a new special interest issue: The Green Guide. Among articles that debate the merits of plastic bags vs. waxed paper for optimal sandwich carrying or suggestions for safer alternatives to bleach, writer Paul McRandle shares how to install a ceiling fan.

  March 19, 2008 | Comments ()

Dirt Houses aren't Always Dirt Cheap

Some progressive homeowners have installed dirt floors but here's an interesting article that takes natural building a step further and is all about about earthen construction and the movement towards building with dirt and non-toxic materials.

  March 17, 2008 | Comments ()

Benefits to Living Green during Tax Season

As tax deadlines approach, don't get cheated out of breaks you're entitled to for using energy efficient appliances in or outside your home. DSIREUSA.org is a resource, updated daily or as needed, that outlines state by state what incentives are out there for "green" families. Federal regulations are also available.

  March 11, 2008 | Comments ()