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Green Building281 Stories

Ecofriendly Kitchen: How to Choose Flooring
Kitchen DesignEcofriendly Kitchen: How to Choose Flooring
By Michelle Jeresek
Conserve natural resources and your long-term finances by choosing kitchen flooring materials with durability and beauty
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How to Choose and Use Ecofriendly Kitchen Appliances
Kitchen DesignHow to Choose and Use Ecofriendly Kitchen Appliances
By Michelle Jeresek
Inefficient kitchen appliances waste energy and money. Here's how to pick and use appliances wisely
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Clerestory Windows Are Tops at Ushering in Light
Remodeling GuidesClerestory Windows Are Tops at Ushering in Light
By Lindsey M. Roberts
Save on electricity and lift your mood with more natural light when you add clerestory windows at the top of your home's walls
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Ecofriendly Kitchen: Recycled Tile for Backsplashes
Kitchen DesignEcofriendly Kitchen: Recycled Tile for Backsplashes
By Michelle Jeresek
Pick a popular look for your kitchen backsplash design and go green as well, with beautiful tiles made from recycled materials
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Contractor Tips: 5 Easy Ways to Get a Greener Home
Remodeling GuidesContractor Tips: 5 Easy Ways to Get a Greener Home
By Kenny Grono
Forget a fleet of solar panels (for now). These ideas can make your home a whole lot greener when money or time is in short supply
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Replace vs. Restore: The Great Window Debate
Remodeling GuidesReplace vs. Restore: The Great Window Debate
By Lindsey M. Roberts
Deciding what to do with windows in disrepair isn't easy. This insight on the pros and cons of window replacement or restoration can help
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Ecofriendly Kitchen: Healthier Kitchen Cabinets
Kitchen DesignEcofriendly Kitchen: Healthier Kitchen Cabinets
By Michelle Jeresek
Earth-friendly kitchen cabinet materials and finishes offer a host of health benefits for you and the planet. Here's a rundown
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Energy-Efficient Windows: Understand the Parts
Remodeling GuidesEnergy-Efficient Windows: Understand the Parts
By Lindsey M. Roberts
You can save money and energy with today's windows — but first you need to know all the window parts and types
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Energy-Efficient Windows: Decipher the Ratings
Remodeling GuidesEnergy-Efficient Windows: Decipher the Ratings
By Lindsey M. Roberts
To choose the right energy-efficient windows for your home, first you need to know what the labels mean
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Eco-Friendly Materials: Kitchen Countertops
Kitchen DesignEco-Friendly Materials: Kitchen Countertops
By Michelle Jeresek
Going green in the kitchen opens the door to unusual countertop materials that are beautiful, durable and kind to the planet
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Update Historic Windows for Charm and Efficiency
Remodeling GuidesUpdate Historic Windows for Charm and Efficiency
By Lindsey M. Roberts
Renovate old windows to keep the character but lose the energy outflow from your home
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