Articles by: Kayla Albert

Kayla Albert is a visiting writer from CalFinder. Before joining the CalFinderTeam, Kayla worked towards her bachelor’s degree in English Writing from the University of Colorado at Denver. She is committed to bringing a quirky edge to remodeling ideas and home design. You will find this article orgiinally posted on CalFinder. You can also read Kayla’s work at Confessions of a Perfectionist.

Cork Board… On Your Kitchen Countertops?

March 31, 2011 12:07 PM0 comments
Cork Board… On Your Kitchen Countertops?

While there are a variety of attractive kitchen countertops on the market, Suberra, a durable surface made from cork bark, is certainly unique in its own right. Not only can Suberra contribute LEED credits in your green remodel or homebuilding project, it can withstand wear and tear that traditional countertops [...]

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Green Living, Rental-Style

March 21, 2011 12:45 AM0 comments
Green Living, Rental-Style

While you may not be able to install a solar array on the roof of your apartment building or put a low-flow toilet in your bathroom, there are still plenty of ways you can make your rental more eco-friendly. Even better, most of these tips cost very little and require [...]

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Spring Cleaning with Green in Mind

March 13, 2011 10:11 PM0 comments
Spring Cleaning with Green in Mind

As the snow begins melting and warmer temperatures peek their way around the corner, that can only mean one thing: it’s time for spring cleaning. Instead of dreading the extra work, think of it as the perfect opportunity to purge all those items that you no longer need and create [...]

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Best Eco-Friendly Paints for Your Home

March 8, 2011 5:02 AM0 comments
Best Eco-Friendly Paints for Your Home

If your home is lacking a certain pizzazz, a fresh coat of paint is a great way to bring it back to life. But with traditional paint comes a boatload of toxic chemicals that aren’t good for your health or the environment. Thankfully, plenty of paint companies now offer eco-friendly [...]

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Eco-Friendly Kitchen Countertops with a “Wow” Factor

March 2, 2011 1:10 AM1 comment
Eco-Friendly Kitchen Countertops with a “Wow” Factor

Granite may be the go-to kitchen countertop material of choice for homeowners all over the world, but new eco-friendly options will soon be pushing plain-old granite to the bottom of the barrel. These materials are not only better for Mother Nature, but they come bearing a unique look as well. [...]

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Water Conservation Where it Counts: The Bathroom

February 16, 2011 5:59 PM0 comments
Water Conservation Where it Counts: The Bathroom

Whether you let the faucet run while brushing your teeth, or hold on to your ancient shower head long past its suggested life span, you are most likely wasting more water than you realize. Be the eco-conscious rock star you crave to be by implementing these water conservation tips in [...]

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Cleaning House the Green Way

February 5, 2011 7:50 AM0 comments
Cleaning House the Green Way

While there is certainly no shortage of cleaning products on the market, the vast majority are full of harsh chemicals and other unsavory ingredients that can harm both your body and your environment. Here are a few products you can use from around your pantry to keep your home looking [...]

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Eco-Friendly Snow Shovels That Won’t Break Your Back

January 26, 2011 4:13 AM0 comments
Eco-Friendly Snow Shovels That Won’t Break Your Back

Looking for an eco-friendly way to remove the piles of snow outside your house? Keep that snow blower tucked away in your garage and try out these shovels—they’re easy to use and sustainably produced. Sno Wovel Sick of dealing with those backaches brought on by hauling snow? This is where [...]

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Make an Ice Skating Rink in Your Own Backyard

4:11 AM0 comments
Make an Ice Skating Rink in Your Own Backyard

With another three months of winter to go, now is the perfect time to take advantage of those frigid temperatures by making an ice skating rink in your backyard. All you need is a bit of space, a lot of water, and the know-how to make it all work. Here’s [...]

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Better Home Insulation is Simpler than You Think

January 18, 2011 12:45 PM0 comments
Better Home Insulation is Simpler than You Think

If you’ve been fighting the frigid temperatures of the season by cranking up your heat (and in turn your energy bill), then you should consider boosting your home’s insulation, or installing some energy efficient upgrades. Many people don’t think to increase their home’s energy efficiency before winter hits, or they [...]

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