Building & Renovation

Straw Bale Homes And Construction – Green Building To the Max

Straw Bale construction uses primarily natural materials, such as hay and straw, to build and insulate a home. Insulation value is high in these homes, and as a result they are wa Read More

Building & Renovation

Save The Environment With a Compost Toilet

Want to know exactly how composting toilets help the environment? Here are a list of reasons to buy one. Read More

Building & Renovation

The Braden Everyman Eco-House - Part 1 - Construction

Super Greening Your House from the Ground Up – History and Construction Read More

Building & Renovation

How To Install A Composting Toilet

A generic guide which gives you an idea of what you need to do to install a standard, single-family sized composting toilet unit. Read More

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Constructing a More Natural Swimming Pool

Everyone has at one point in their life dreamed of owning a swimming pool. A question that pool dealers have heard more and more frequently from potential clients is how to make c Read More

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The Braden Everyman Eco-House Part 3 – The Solar Power System

Solar power is the major factor in the energy mix at Braden's eco-house. A small wind turbine acts as backup for winter months, making the Braden eco-house truly off-the-grid. Read More

Building & Renovation

The Green Facts on Bamboo Floors

Bamboo floors are becoming increasingly popular as an eco-friendly flooring option, particularly in newer homes. With a bit of research, you can make sure that your new bamboo flo Read More

Building & Renovation

Walmart Building in a Civil War Battlefield

One definition of sprawl: Destroying a bit of American history, for cheap food and clothing.Read More

Building & Renovation

Bosch unveils innovation in sustainable water heating

Increasing energy costs and environmental responsibilities have driven a surge in demand for efficient water heating systems. ‘Condensing technology’ represents the most up-to- Read More