Concrete Floors: Are They Right for Your Home?
Concrete is considered a highly useful construction material, but some homeowners may have reservations when using it for a floor. Concrete floors have some limitations, but they also have many…
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Green Kitchen Renovations to Take Advantage of in Your Home
Your kitchen is one of the most energy-intensive areas of your home. Cooking stoves, ovens, appliances, kitchen gadgets, refrigerators, dishwashers--all of these devices consume significant amounts of energy and increase…
Smart Glass Keeps Homes Cooler & Comfortable During the Summer
When a homeowner wants to keep sunlight out of the house, the traditional solution has been to pull the drapes or close the blinds. An amazing new eco-friendly home technology…
Fiber-Cement Siding: The Greener Choice Over PP & PVC
For residential construction or renovation projects, the ideal choice is often a material that combines toughness and durability with good visual appeal and green characteristics. Fiber-cement siding is an outstanding…
Best Energy-Efficient Practices for Zero Net Homes
Zero net energy homes are designed to generate all the energy they need, providing superior monthly cost savings on electrical bills while reducing stress on the local power grid. Here…
Green Homes Grabbing Hold in the Real Estate Market
As more home buyers recognize the benefits of green homes, these energy-efficient structures are becoming more and more popular in the residential real estate market. Green homes and real estate…
Incorporate a Roof Overhang to Curb Energy Cost & Usage
Passive cooling offers homeowners many effective ways to cut cooling costs and reduce energy usage while still maintaining excellent home comfort. One of the most effective techniques of passive cooling…
Practical, Green Ideas for Renovating the Porch
A porch renovation gives you the opportunity to revamp this area into a functional green space using sustainable materials and processes. Here are some ideas for renovating outdoor rooms and…
A Spring Home Maintenance Checklist for Newton, MA Homeowners
The return of warmer weather to the Boston area brings with it the need for springtime home maintenance. Here is a brief eco-friendly spring maintenance checklist you can use to…
Passive Cooling Keeps Your Home Cooler for Much Less
Cooling your home with a heat pump or air conditioner is the most familiar way of maintaining home comfort in the summer. However, there are other methods of cooling your…