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Demonstration Green Home by Zetland Homes

Admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 12:13:41 +0000

Tour the 21st Century Victorian Demonstration Green Home built by Zetland Homes LLC in NH. Built under the US Green Building Council LEED for Homes Pilot Program. Features Smart R high efficiency insulation, geothermal heat, and a variety of other “green” features. 2008 Cornerstone gold award winner for “most energy efficient design solution” and “best home under $450000″. Energy Star five star plus home.

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How To Green Home Part 2

Admin — Wed, 28 Jul 2010 04:11:31 +0000

Join Planet Green’s Steve Thomas, Green Architect Jeremy Levine and his Eco-Entrepreneur wife Robin Kay Levine, CEO of Eco-Me (www.eco-me.com) as they open the doors to their Eagle Rock, California Green Home. Part 2

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Admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 20:14:30 +0000

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Green Home Remodeling Covers More Than Just Ecofriendly Materials

Admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 12:16:18 +0000

Green home remodeling doesn’t just apply to the finished product or the materials used. If you are hiring a remodeling contractor, you should consider how to make the renovation process itself “green.” Here are some steps a green home remodel must include:

Control Potentially Harmful Dust

Dust is an inevitable side effect of remodeling, but it can contain asbestos, lead paint, or other particles you don’t want to inhale. During a remodeling project, remodeling companies must use barriers, such as plastic covering doorways, to contain dust to the renovation area. In addition, they should cover work areas with plastic tarps and wet down surfaces before sanding or scraping. If your house was built before 1978, assume that it contains lead paint and ensure you work with a properly trained contractor.

Provide Proper Ventilation

A green home remodel shouldn’t expel pollutants into your home. Responsible remodelers use exhaust ventilation, such as a fan, that pulls air out of the work area and vents it to the outside. This helps expel dust and other pollutants, and it creates a pressure barrier that prevents pollutants from spreading to other parts of the house. Activities such as installing flooring and carpeting or painting can emit pollutants. Remodelers should provide ventilation during these activities and for at least 72 hours afterward.

Control Radon

Another element of green home remodels involves controlling radon. Radon-resistant new construction (RRNC) is designed to draw radon from the soil and vent it through a pipe to the roof, preventing it from entering the house. The technology is routine and should not add much to a house’s cost. If you are building an addition with a basement, you should ask to include RRNC features.

Use Recycled Materials

Choose recycled glass for beautiful and unique countertops, tiles, and even flooring. Doors and lighting fixtures in a green home remodel are often repurposed flea market finds. Many homeowners like the look of reclaimed weathered wood from old barns and farmhouses for floors or ceiling beams.

Pick Sustainable Materials

A lot of wood used in construction comes from slow-growth forests where it takes a long time to replenish the trees that are cut down. Consider quick-growing bamboo for floor or cabinets in your home’s green remodel. Cork and Eucalyptus are other sustainable flooring materials. You can also choose wood from sustainably managed forests that are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC).

Ensure Indoor Air Quality

Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) can trigger asthma and contribute to other health problems. Carpeting, paint, or wood finishing products are often sources of VOCs. Even if you ventilate during and after installation, emissions can linger. Look for products that have low or no VOCs. Mold can trigger asthma and allergies, so take excessive moisture into account when you plan a green home remodeling project.

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Organization of Work at Home Women

Admin — Tue, 27 Jul 2010 04:12:03 +0000

The Organization of Work at Home Women Is a Tightly Knit Group of Intelligent And Caring Individuals Whom All Work Together With the Common Goal of Your Success. All Customers Get A 60 Day Money Back Guarantee. Affiliates Get Paid For Life.
Organization of Work at Home Women

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Green Home/Historic Home (Desert Living)

Admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:15:58 +0000

Tour a Green Home Design in Scottsdale and a Historic Renovation in Central Phoenix, for Desert Living magazine, www.desertlivingmag.com

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WTVJ-TV 6 (NBC) Segment on Green Home Remodeling

Admin — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 04:15:50 +0000

Bill Feinberg, President of Allied Kitchen and Bath, speaks with Sharon Lawson LIVE on NBC 6 about the benefits of Green Home Remodeling, in honor of Earth Day.

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Soylent Green – Sol goes home

Admin — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 20:10:33 +0000

For promotional and information purposes. This scene of the film is notable because: a) Heston is really crying in this scene because he knows that Robinson has just months to live (he has cancer). b) This was the last film starring Edward G. Robinson, and his character dies in it as well. Let us hope that he passed away as peacefully as Sol Roth. A stark warning about overpopulation and ecological destruction from 1972.

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Benefits of a Green Home

Admin — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 12:12:54 +0000

Joseph Lstiburek, Ph.D., talks about what “going green” really means. Green Homes have several significant benefits: They’re more energy efficient, more durable, and more comfortable. David Weekley’s Green Homes are designed to save energy and provide a more comfortable living environment.

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Home Schooling Guidebook

Admin — Sun, 25 Jul 2010 04:11:53 +0000

Are you thinking about Home Schooling your kids, but are not sure if you have what it takes, or know what is really required of you? If so, read this book first! It will save you lots of time and headaches in researching all this information on your own.
Home Schooling Guidebook

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