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How many green builders does it take to install a lightbulb? Lightbulbs are so easy to use that they’re the subject of countless jokes. Buying a lightbulb and putting it […]
Seeing the Light: Myths About Light Bulbs Read More
Tapping into the Future: Craft Beer Giant Sierra Nevada Opens Green Facility in Mills River Garret K. Woodward Cheri Chastain loves her job. “It’s really heartwarming and great to work
Garret K. Woodward: Tapping into the Future Read More
Getting Through Winter on $28 Garret K. Woodward James McGarvey shakes his head. “I cringe when I hear somebody is paying more than $50 a year to heat a house in
Garret K. Woodward: Getting Through Winter on $28 Read More
The Tiny House article featured in last weeks Mountain Xpress ( https://bit.ly/1rDB1Q6) had some great examples of people choosing to downsize in a big way. The reasons are mostly obvious
From Tiny to Tremendous- Sizing it up Read More
Last post was about what I’d do differently after building my soon to be net zero house in Asheville; faithful readers will recall a fairly long list. Fortunately, the things
Lessons Learned (part 2) Read More
Western North Carolina is a popular destination in large part because of its climate. Not too hot and not too cold with the right mix for most people. We are
Keeping Homes Cooler and More Comfortable in the Summer Read More
The news on climate change has been coming fast and furious lately. The UN report (https://www.ipcc.ch/ ) and the US report ( https://nca2014.globalchange.gov/ ) both explained the increasing threat and present day effects
Act Locally, Build Green Read More
As development continues its rebound the question remains if we will build better than we did before, the same, or worse. The opportunity to build better sites, working with the
Top Five Strategies to a Sustainable Site Read More
Preventing water damage is the primary challenge for any structure seeking durability. Thermally efficient homes do not dry out as quickly as the energy wasting houses of older generations. Newer, engineered
Top 3 Ways Water Destroys Homes and Buildings. Read More
As the owner of a green-cleaning company, it is my responsibility to determine which products actually work. It is not enough for a product to make things look and smell
Recipes for cleanliness Read More
