Top 4 Eco-Friendly Roof Trends for 2014
This year’s roofing trends put more emphasis on green building materials, earthy and nature-inspired roof shingles, and roofing styles that feature arches and curves to allow for different architectural finishing…
How to Use Window Film as a Means of Creating a More Efficient Home
Windows can be both a blessing and a curse. Windows serve as both a means of escape and a way to enjoy the outdoors from within the home. Unfortunately the…
DYI for Natural Cure of H Pylori and Gastritis at Home?
This is a personal account of how I cured myself of H. Pylori with natural remedies and treated gastritis with some meds prescribed by my doctor. I share this with…
Handy Pointers on Feeding Your Lawn with Organic Fertilizers
So you want fertilize your lawn. But you also want to avoid using unnecessary chemicals because of their potentially hazardous effects. So what can you do? There are several organic…
A Road to More Natural and Sustainable Materials to Build Home Patios
Considering building a new patio or deck to enjoy a lovely weather but want to be mindful of the environmental impact? Millions of homeowners across the country continue to use”standard”…
Concrete: How “Green” is it and What are the Alternatives?
Home builders are taking an active role in trying to make homes more sustainable and lowering the carbon footprint of the structure by using local materials and technological advancements. What…
10 Ways To Make Your Swimming Pool More Environmentally Friendly
One would have a hard time denying that swimming pools are some of the most wonderful and luxurious comforts in life. Merely at a touch of warm and soft water…
Top Green Housing Design Trends for 2013 and Beyond
Trends in housing are turning more and more to sustainable living. Many home buyers are looking for ways to incorporate little changes into their homes that not only saves them…
Why Birds and Bees Want us to Plant More Pollinator-friendly Flower Gardens
It is estimated that up to 95% of all flowering plants, 1/3 of food crops, and 1/2 of the world’s oils consumed by humans today rely on animals for pollination…
Rookie’s Guide to Using Recycled and Upcycled Products to Decorate Your Home
When it comes to home décor that has been recycled or upcycled, there are only two real questions most homeowners ask: why choose such products and what is available? Okay,…