Category Archives: Green Building

Cheap, Sustainable Building With Earthbags

April 21, 2010 – 10:24 am

Imagine building a solid home with thickly insulated walls that keep a home warm in the winter and cool in the summer. That’s the beauty of earthbag homes. Some people are building beautiful homes that look normal while others are taking full advantage of the earthbag building process to construct spacey houses that defy the look of conventional homes.

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10 Green Building Myths Debunked

April 21, 2010 – 7:11 am

Just a few decades ago, the idea of “green”  building conjured up ideas of hippies living in adobe homes surrounded by compost heaps and solar collectors. Today, green building isn’t just becoming mainstream…it’s becoming a preferred building method that can save both you and your contractor money during a home renovation or construction project. But [...]

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Green Jobs: How the Struggling Economy is Boosting Green Building

April 19, 2010 – 6:25 am

While some indicators seem to suggest that America is slowly beginning to rise out of the recession, many people around the country are still struggling to find employment. While the recession was a major blow to nearly every working American, there is a silver lining to all this suffering. An unexpected side effect of rising [...]

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Tight House, Fresh Air: Cost-Effective Means of Ventilating a Well-Sealed Home

April 16, 2010 – 8:27 am

Do you ever get that not so fresh feeling when you’re breathing in your energy-efficient home? A ventilation system can help bring the freshness back to your home, but with so many options, which offers the best bang for your buck? Read on. A tightly sealed house offsets the effects of outdoor temperatures, keeps your [...]

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10 Books You Must Read Before Beginning a Green Home Renovation

April 15, 2010 – 4:53 am

So, you’re committed to going green, and gearing up for a home renovation project. But wait! Before you get started, you should make sure you’ve done your research. Green home renovations can save you money and help protect the environment, but it is important to research the best methods for going green before you start [...]

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