Environmentally hit in the head
When our pet poops on our hardwood floor we push its face in it and hit it upside the head and put it out where it is supposed to go. […]
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Upward goes the neighborhood
In today’s market, a house has to be in good condition and priced right just to get noticed. There also has to be “special” factor to get it sold. Certified
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Kevin Wei: Thermosiphon Solar Water Heating
Thermosiphon Solar Water Heating By Kevin Wei on 03/06/2012 Solar energy is clean, ubiquitous and inexorable. Solar thermal systems are the low-hanging fruits compared with photovoltaic systems. What’s more, it is
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Lou Stewart: Sustainable interior design
Sustainable interior design By Lou Stewart on 03/06/2012 Bob and Joanne Turner were excited to move into their new energy-efficient solar home. As they progressed through the design process, they decided
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Michelle Price: Seasoned and strong
Seasoned and strong By Michelle Price on 03/06/2012 Using reclaimed products is a great way to lessen our impact on the environment and support the local economy. Products made from antique
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Rethinking the box
Builders who have been fortunate enough to stay busy over the past few years have had to rethink the way they run their day-to-day operations — to re-evaluate what they
One bin does it all
Zero Waste AVL is the City’s new waste reduction program. Here are some quick facts about the program and the materials that will be collected: Quick Facts Recent changes in
Introducing Green Gauge
Introducing Green Gauge By Maggie Leslie on 03/06/2012 The NC HealthyBuilt Homes and LEED for Homes programs have continued to grow even during the market downturn as builders and homeowners begin
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Mollie Curry: Green, greener, greenest
Green, greener, greenest By Mollie Curry on 03/06/2012 Almost every building project — whether it is new construction or a remodel/renovation — will use some kind of interior wall finish, often
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Tim Ballard: Green your plate
Green your plate By Tim Ballard and Carly Reese on 03/06/2012 Food has long been a central element of social life. We all love to eat, whether it’s apple pie at
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