We all must make changes to help the world around us, and there are several practical steps we can take to live a more sustainable life, starting with our home. Sustainable homes help improve the current state of the environment by reducing our carbon footprint. A sustainable home will also save energy, water, and lower utility…
Why Tiny Homes For Rent Is The Key To Sustainability Rental properties have long offered foot-for-foot sustainability advantages, packing more people into less space and promoting a lower degree of waste than individual homes. But with the rise of the tiny house movement, are apartments still relevant? A combined model that allows residents to rent…
How to Make a Construction Site Green? As the demand for green residential and commercial construction increases, it’s important to pause and discuss an aspect of the process that doesn’t get enough discussion: Construction site management. 5 Tips for Making a Construction Site Green So much time is spent discussing green building materials, high-efficiency appliances,…
How to Make Sure Your Next House is an Eco-Friendly Home While a lot of homeowners are interested in building eco-friendly homes, there isn’t always a ton of existing inventory on the market. If you’re looking to purchase an existing home that’s energy efficient and green, you’ll have to be strategic with your search. 5…
How to Protect Your Home Against Natural Disasters in an Unstable Environment As an American, your home is arguably the center of your entire life. Not only is it the most valuable asset you have, but it’s also the place where you’ve formed countless memories (and will hopefully forge many more). While you can’t prevent…
Earlier, eco-friendly flooring was considered a mish-mash of sad-looking, dull images, and materials. That isn’t the case anymore, it is as important as home siding. Eco-friendly flooring has gotten a new look and feels thanks to an effort by designers and manufacturers to meet the rising trend of sustainable materials amongst customers. Now, there are…
The Wisest of Penny Pinchers It can often feel like there aren’t many things that we have direct control over in this world, and we’re always looking for ways to make those things we do control a little better, or a little easier. What we spend our money on is something that we at least…
Until recently, most U.S. homebuyers had to settle for one particular building material: wood. Sure, other materials found geographical or climatological niches, but the wood was king. For better or worse, wood remains the dominant residential construction material in most of the United States. But earth-smart buyers — in particular, the eco-savvy millennial cohort that…
Are you in the process of building your business? Are you hoping to hit it big in the months and years to come? Are you also concerned about being environmentally friendly along the way? There is nothing more exciting than building a business from the ground up. This is one of the best ways to…
These Home Siding Options Are Best for the Environment Siding is one of the most important features for comfort at home, thanks to its ability to trap air inside. However, it doesn’t always do its job. When your utility bills start to rise, it can be a sign that your siding is no longer properly…