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photo by YAZMDG Have you ever been in a house with the curtains closed on a lovely sunny day? Usually it’s an effort to have privacy from nearby houses or passersby. I think living that way is a shame. A person ought to be able to enjoy the sunshine streaming in and a view of the [...]
photo by Agustin Rafael Reyes Bamboo seems to have become the green choice for flooring in recent years. Its main appeal is how fast it grows, and therefore, how renewable it is. But just how green is it?
photo by James Clear Here in California decks have been made from redwood for generations. Redwood is naturally rot-resistant, local, and beautiful. But we’re running out of it, and though it does grow on trees, it takes a very long time. So, those looking for green building alternatives for their new deck turn to other materials.
photo by kingstongal Before air conditioning, ceiling fans were a popular way to produce a cooling breeze in a hot room. Whether they make sense today depends. They can be energy wasters or energy savers. Many people have heard of LEED, which is a green building rating program best suited for commercial projects. If you would like to have your home certified as green the best way to go in California is GreenPoint Rated. |
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