Green Living
The ins and outs of green construction and natural building, with specifics on solar design, home insulation and more.
4 Green Renovation Ideas That Increase Your Home's Value
By Elena Smith
Building an eco-friendly home doesnāt have to cost a lot. These green renovation ideas can not only reduce your carbon footprint, but also increase your homeās value.
Upcycling and Using Urbanite
By Kyle Isacksen
"Urbanite", or chunks of concrete rubble from demolished sidewalks and driveways, is an abundant and useful urban resource for walls, paths, and more..
Got Cats? Recycle, Repurpose, Reuse in the Garden!
By Blythe Pelham
Not the cats, silly! But if you live with cats, you probably deal with cat litter. If you have a lot of cats, that can mean a lot of kitty litter containers. What to doā¦ read this post to get some ideas.
How You Can Benefit from a Cool Roof
By Sue Reed and Ginny Stibolt
Learn how cool roof designs are used to reduce the heat absorption of conventional roofs and how they can help save money on your electric bill.
Straw Bale House in the City, Part 3: Costs and Straw Bale Density
By Adam D. Bearup, Hybrid Homes
If considering building with straw bales, take a moment to look these numbers over so that you can understand how buildings codes instruct to calculate the density of the straw bales. This formula can make or break your project, and it is very important for you to put testing density of the straw bales that you are going to use at the top of your list of natural building priorities.
Zero-Energy Retreat Home
By Eric Thomas
Two families banded together to build an energy-efficient cabin in the mountains as a getaway for themselves as well as renters.
6 Green Home Upgrades That Can Save You Money
Modern living has a significant impact on the environment, so itās important to look for opportunities to decrease energy consumption by making your home āgreen.ā
Straw Bale House in the City, Part 2: Building a Test Wall
By Adam D. Bearup, Hybrid Homes
Straw bale home building requires a unique set of considerations when applying for building permits. When a developer asks this author to design a straw bale home in Michigan, he must work with the city building permitters and inspectors to educate on straw bale, and hits a few brick walls in the process.
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