portfolio for the green education of the family in support of responsible green lifestyles
Are CFL lamps ready for prime time?
As we get closer to banning the use of incandescent lighting and mandating alternatives, such as CFLs (Compact Fluorescent […]
Social media history becomes a new job hurdle
Most novices launching websites labor through the perplexing task of trying to understand and implement procedures and techniques designed to […]
Environmental Release of Mercury from Broken Compact Fluorescent Lamps
WARNING: Mercury vapor released from broken compact fluorescent light bulbs can exceed safe exposure levels! One of the […]
Top tips for planning and building a green home on a budget
Eco-friendly construction involves the use of materials and processes that are resource-efficient and environmentally responsible throughout the life […]
How to Install a Branched-Drain Greywater System in a Green Home
Although many communities regulate and/or prohibit private treatment of wastewater, this installation may be a suitable option where public […]
What’s in a Green Building Product Label?
This recent article in Professional Remodeler, written by Michelle Desiderio, director of Green Building Programs, NAHB Research Center, […]
Energy Efficient Home Landscapes
Trees are being cut down to make way for new single-family homes, which then often sit on bare […]
Demolition or Deconstruction?
Demolition and Deconstruction – aren’t they effectively the same? In a sense yes, as each requires the removal […]
Energy 101: Wind Turbines
Developed for over a millennium, today’s wind turbines are manufactured in a range of vertical and horizontal axis […]
Energy 101: Solar PV
Solar photovoltaic (PV) systems can generate clean, cost-effective power anywhere the sun shines. PV panels convert the energy […]