Going Green With Radiant Barriers
April 1st, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
People are always looking for ways to cut energy costs on their homes. A popular and efficient way is to [&hellip
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Five Green Surprises From Habitat for Humanity
March 28th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Habitat for Humanity is a great organization that works to create simple, decent, and affordable to low-income families around the [&hellip
The Dog that Rescued Me & a 101 on Residential Solar
February 18th, 2013 | by The Green Divas
We not only celebrated Valentine’s Day, but the addition of a new furry green diva, Gracie Mae. GD Meg rescued Gracie Mae, who came up from Texas to Eleventh Hour Rescue here in NJ. Gracie Mae is a gorgeous 5-year old dog that is ALL love, wags and licks and only had one sneezing fit during the broadcast
How Living Roofs Improve Solar Panel Performance
February 4th, 2013 | by Guest Contributor
Both green roofs and solar panels have their own set of unique benefits that make them well worth considering on [&hellip
The Urban Treehouse
November 28th, 2012 | by Chris Keenan
How one man converted his 271-sq-ft apartment into an urban treehouse masterpiece
Tips for Green Remodeling
August 6th, 2012 | by Guest Contributor
Taking an eco-friendly approach to remodeling not only helps to lessen your ecological footprint, but can also lessen the monetary strain on your wallet. Many of these remodeling ideas can be done by you, saving you even more money because you will not have to hire a contractor. Just take a look around your house and make note of the things that you would like to change. There is almost certainly a green way to make all of the changes on your list
At the Intersection of Renewable Energy and Historic Architecture, A Wreck of Old Forms and New Ideas
June 22nd, 2012 | by Chris Keenan
The Soulard of St. Louis is one of the city's oldest settled areas, featuring homes and business establishments built more than 150 years ago during the heyday of American westward expansion. The neighborhood is so historic, in fact, that it's covered by both state and federal historic building legislation from end to end. That's fine in most cases, and it has created a neighborhood with a distinctly "Americana" feel that most residents enjoy and want to preserve
Open Source Permaculture: Bringing Permaculture to Everyone
March 14th, 2012 | by Lynn Fang
Help make Open Source Permaculture a reality, and give the gift of Permaculture to everyone!
Is Zero-VOC Paint Really Non-Toxic?
March 8th, 2012 | by The Green Divas
Green Diva Lisa was out this week, so EcoKaren, captain of EcoEtsy and editor of this very blog, sat in as guest Green Diva. [&hellip
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