A quick look at home remodeling trends will show anyone that green remodeling isn’t just a prevalent trend around the world, it’s a technique that’s here to stay. Not that long ago, green remodeling was seen as a waste of money, a useless effort that wasn’t going to make much [...]

Getting the right lighting is an important aspect of interior design. It can be what sets a great design apart from just a good one. Down lighting in one part of the room can create a certain mood while uplighting in a different place can really show off a great [...]

You probably recycle, turn off unused lights in your home, and are conscious of how much water you use.  These are all easy ways of being eco-friendly at home, but let’s take things a step farther!  Sustainable window coverings are a great way to preserve natural resources for the eco-friendly [...]

As the world’s population keeps climbing, the need for putting up shelters is increasing at a rapid rate. Traditionally, most dwellings and human habitats depended upon timber and wood for construction. However, with the need for preserving nature and trees becoming a pressing issue, the construction industry is switching raw [...]

Trees are green – in the spring and summer. But environmentally speaking, trees are green all year round. When we “think green,” preserving trees – along with the rest of the earth – counts no matter what the season is. So if you’re doing a kitchen remodeling project, what’s the best way [...]

With energy prices at an all time high, homeowners are increasingly looking at more and more ways to reduce energy consumption within the home. Whilst the first things that spring to mind may well be the installation of roof insulation, double glazed windows and energy efficient heating systems, one of [...]

The Empire State Building is getting a lighting makeover fit for the 21st century. This year, the owners of the building are replacing the 400 standard lamps installed on the outside of the building for the 1976 bicentennial with 1,200 new LED fixtures. According to the New York Times, the [...]

Having a well-insulated home is not only a great way to live toward a greener ideal, but to also save yourself some money on heating and cooling bills.  Heat is constantly in movement moving from a warmer to a cooler area, i.e. escaping from within your warm house to the [...]

It seems we are finally living in a time where pretty much the whole of society is aware of the importance of preserving the environment through better use of the Earthís limited resources. Almost every company is making an effort to reduce their impact on the atmosphere, and this is [...]

If you’re building a home and are looking for a classic, lasting, look for your project, you’ve probably considered salvaged and reclaimed wood to create your masterpiece.  There are a number of advantages to using this type of lumber:  it’s had years to dry and is less likely to warp [...]