Compost—an idea that doesn't stink

photo by sporkist

What makes a green kitchen? Recycled glass countertops? FSC certified wood cabinets? These are great materials to put in your kitchen. But are there ways we could use our kitchens that would make a difference too?
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Ventilation for fresh air all the time

photo by seeks2dream

If you want some fresh air just open a window. That’s easy. Of course, in the winter you’ll be letting heat out, heat that took precious fuel to make. There ought to be a better way.
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Water—more precious than ever

photo by Tricia Banks

There is a lot of talk in the news about water becoming a precious commodity. Around the world drinkable water is getting more and more difficult to come by. Fortunately we don’t have that problem—so far.
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Natural houses vs green building

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Green building is all over the news these days. And it encompasses a whole host of goals and approaches. If you’ve read much about green building you might have come across the term “natural building”. It sounds similar but has a very different meaning.
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Structural engineering keeps your house standing


A couple of weeks ago I wrote about when you need a surveyor. This time I’ll talk about when an engineer is needed.
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