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Carter, I am really in love with the Green House. I want it!! Are you going to be doing one each year, or is this my only chance?...I can't get over all the detail...you thought of everything and it's beautiful, to boot...!

Posted by Terry Leah Procyk – April 1, 2008 5:07 PM

Hi,

We are trying to sell our house. We have a border in the kitchen. Are borders outdated and should I take it down and paint a fresh coat.
Thanks,
Cory

Posted by Cory – April 1, 2008 5:12 PM

I find that designing green often takes more cash. Do you have any tips for those of us who need to design on a budget? Any retailers or resources you recommend?

Posted by Barrie – April 1, 2008 5:14 PM

Hi Carter!

I am a college student, graduating in a year, and I have two questions. First, what can I do at school to stay green - we have recycling on campus, but is there anything else I could do while living in a dorm? Also, when I move and get my own place, probably in the D.C. area, what kind of place should I be looking for? Do you have any good tips for first time apartment/small home buyers who want to be eco-friendly?

Thanks!

Posted by Kristen – April 1, 2008 6:06 PM

Carter, I am confused regarding some of the 'green' items being presented. The light bulb is the one that has me caught off guard. The spiral bulb that is being pushed contains mercury, so much in fact that we are told the best way to clean it up should one break on carpet is to cut the contaminated area out and dispose of it. It seems strange to solve a problem with an even larger one. Please enlighten me on this issue.

Posted by Barcee – April 1, 2008 6:58 PM

I am having a great deal of trouble finding ways to update my 20 year old home, (still have wrought iron railing on my front porch). I would like it to be a reflection of my newly renovated interior without having to spend a fortune.

Posted by Sheriece Hicks – April 1, 2008 8:04 PM

Hi Carter, Love watching your show! I would like to know where we can find the house plans, so my
viewers are asking! I have been looking and can't find anything compareable. Thank you. I'll be seeing you in person on June 8th!!!!!

Posted by SandyS – April 1, 2008 9:17 PM

Hello
A green home needs a conditioned crawlspace. People seem to believe what really counts in a home is the looks of everything. If the crawlspace is not conditioned, it can ruin your walls, floors and even your health. It is the spine of your house. People need to educated on the crawlspaces of their home. Please email me if you want more info, maybe this would be a good show.

Posted by Tricia – April 1, 2008 9:57 PM

I have textured paint (like stucco) on my walls. I need to repaint, do I need to scrap all old paint off? Or is it possible to paint over existing paint?

Posted by Mary – April 1, 2008 10:15 PM

I want to update my 15 year old ranch style house. My problem is a light/white color roof. (3 yrs old) All the exterior redo's are with dark colored roofs. Any suggestions on how I can pick the right color set to "go green" with the light colored roof? I'm at a loss.

Posted by Slade Geiger – April 1, 2008 10:20 PM

How is using quartz and granite countertops designing green? Quartz and granite are not a fast renewing resource wouldn't the glass countertops have been a better idea?

Posted by Sheryl – April 1, 2008 10:29 PM

What recomendations do you have for green kitchen appliances and are hot water on demand capable of managing enough for a family?

Posted by Len Yanavich – April 1, 2008 10:30 PM

Carter, I have a mobile home that I am trying to update/renovate. My floors are the standard waffleboard, with the black tarping underneath the home as a water barrier. What I would like to do is take one sided sanded 1/2" plywood and screw into my existing foor, then stain and seal. My question is, do I need to use the standard water barrier material, as if putting down a milled wood floor, or can I use something like a water sealer (i.e. Thompson's) applied to the waffleboard a couple of times before securing the new plywood flooring? Want it to look good, yet be economical. Thanks

Posted by Connie – April 1, 2008 10:36 PM

I may have missed this, but how many sq, feet is the Green House?

Posted by Kaiden – April 2, 2008 10:38 AM

We live up in the Traverse City area. When are you going to come back to your hometown and do something cool like the 'Green Home'? OR, can you come and update our condo?? HAHA!

Sincerely,
Jim Behrmann
517-214-6133

Posted by Jim Behrmann – April 2, 2008 11:03 AM

Carter,
Are you single? :)

Posted by Katie G. – April 2, 2008 11:10 AM

Hi Carter...love ya, love your show! I have a quandry. I am a grief support facilitator for a charity in Kansas City, Mo called Solace House. We help children and families who have lost loved ones and need help through the grieving process. We are a 501c3 non-profit organization serving all in the Kansas Cit community. Here is our dilemma. We are called Solace HOUSE, yet we are "housed" in an ordinary office space that we are quickly outgrowing, PLUS...and here's the kicker...we have to pay $5,000 a month for rent!!! We are a small charity and that just eats up our donation money. We would love to have an actual HOUSE with a yard so our children could play outside. A "green" house would be even better!!! Any ideas for us??? We need your help! Thank you in advance! Our website is www.solacehouse.org if you want to learn more about us.
Susanne McDaniel
VP of Communications
Solace House Board of Directors
Kansas City, MO

Posted by Susanne – April 2, 2008 12:58 PM

Hi Carter, I love your show.The walls in my kitchen and den are all dark wood paneling
sixty )with build-in one wall of book shelves,I want to paint over the wood in the kitchen with a lighter color not white, all the walls in the house are white.My husband likes the dark walls in the dean and does not want them painted.Can I paint over the paneling with out to much work and money .Gracias

Posted by margaret ramos – April 2, 2008 1:31 PM

Hello Carter!

Are there any schools that can be labeled as green in the U.S.A. today? If not, is it outlandish to create a show that helps to convert schools into 'green'houses? In my mind nothing is better than educating our children in the way of the green so that when it is their turn, it will be much easier to save for the next generation. In case you think this idea is fantastic and you can find billing for it, I can be a great assistant. And, wouldn't this show be better for children (no violence) and HGTV would have a new market to cater to!

Thank you,
Anne-Marie Taylor

P.S. If you need a first school to convert, can it be Saint Joseph School on Holbrook, MA?

Posted by Anne-Marie Taylor – April 2, 2008 1:33 PM

I have popcorn ceiling which I HATE and tile through the house so there is an accoustic problem. How can I modernize the ceiling and help the accoustics at the same time? (hopefully within a limited budget)

Posted by Mattie – April 2, 2008 2:00 PM

I am a 38 year old women who has reactive airway disease and asthma...And allergies to the bulk of most modern building materials..my doctor says I must build a house from the ground up... with custome green type housing..but each day I am sick at home you see I am living in a 1979 skiline buddy mobile home..I became disabled, lungs, arthritus, and unfortunatly I am also dealing with depression now such stress cant live in apartments cant live in a mobile home and because of my disabilities I am now left not knowing how...well need a house before you can work basically...I have very, very little hope in getting help from Habitat for Humanity or any and I mean I have looked charitable organizations.. a I am a working poor person,,I am single with animals..I am so frightened so much medicine I need to take to live in anything that I am able to afford..me I am living hand to mouth because I get so sick from housing....I also have to fix where I am ...It is not my fault I can not help it and yet people in my area do not understand..I am sick in my home,any apartment I have had...I am sick..and my heart breaks I have heard of others that live like this even children..and our lungs suffer..no one helps and then we have to stay on disability.....oh someone help us help me I cry often and pray each day someone will hear us..before some stays silent...and no longer can live a good life because there home makes them sick. sarah fromong, 2480 Dogwood Road, Decorah, Iowa 52101

Posted by Sarah Fromong – April 2, 2008 2:26 PM

I have inherited my parents house and am planning on remodeling/upgrading it to todays eco standards, particularly the kitchen/family room and baths. I have decided on bamboo floors and cabinets with cork floors in the baths but am having a hard time deciding on green kitchen and bath appliances, sinks, baths etc. You have had some really great suggestions on your programs however the few suppliers I contacted don't "do New Mexico" - any additional suggestions? Also, the kitchen/family room has this really old, dark-dark raised brick fireplace and I want to change it up and then put a pellette burning stove insert in. Any suggestions here?

Posted by Clarissa Kraus – April 2, 2008 2:37 PM

I am planning to remodel/add onto my existing home. How much advanced planning needs to go towards building the addition (green). I'd love to use as much green products as available including structurally. Do I need to discuss this with the engineer ahead of time before the engineering designs are made?
Any input toward this project would be appreciated.

Posted by kathy – April 2, 2008 4:00 PM

We have dark pine paneling in our livingroom, I do not like it, can you paint the paneling, i heard yes and no.

Thanks Melinda

Posted by Melinda – April 2, 2008 5:08 PM

I have a cabin with old old metal cabnits and have seen shows where they put something over appliances to make them look like they are stainless steele. What is it that they use and could I use the same stuff on Cuboards that are an awfull gold color. They are still very good cuboards but look so dated. If I can't use the stuff I am talking about do you have any suggestions. Thanks Stacy

Posted by Stacy – April 2, 2008 5:33 PM

Carter, We are purchasing a 1970's Rancher that has an area on the outside (20' x 8')that was a beautiful red brick but has been painte a terrible blue latex paint. Can we get this paint off? How?

Thanks!

Posted by Carol – April 2, 2008 5:51 PM

I would like to see Mr. Oosterhouse do a show on the collections of all the entries to this greenhouse contest and then how one is chosen from all those entries. All entries from e-mails and from the mailings.

Posted by Y. Clayborne – April 2, 2008 6:29 PM

***I'm looking to remodel unfinished basement walls that are dry & painted blocks.

My problem is...everywhere I look for insulation of styrofoam sheets on internet has either put them directly on wall then furring strips OR visa versa, attach furring strips to wall then foam sheets. 50/50 so far, which is the right way to do it?? We live in southern Indiana so not extreme winter or summer as far as condensation goes.

We plan on putting down the Dri-core sub floor first. Any reply or ideas on this diy project???

Posted by Peggy Shaffer – April 2, 2008 6:37 PM

Carter, I've heard that the new light bulbs (flouro) to replace standard light bulbs have mercury in them. Is that true and if so how is that "green" when that is a problematic element (you can't put that in a landfill) to recycle? Or are they just hoping that they will have an answer in 7-10 years when they start burning out?

Posted by Joan – April 2, 2008 7:44 PM

Hello, My daughter is buying her first house. She wats to know if you can paint floor tile and how? She should be on Extreme Home Makeover because she gave up her own life to raise her sister's two small children (that have problems) as a single mother. She is a third grade teacher, and a wonderful person. Thank You

Posted by Terrye – April 2, 2008 8:05 PM

What size mirror do I need over my fireplace? My mantal is 6 ft wide. The space between the mantal and ceiling is 4 ft 3 "

Posted by Jackie Weeks – April 2, 2008 8:38 PM

It's about time to change the carpet in our home in Minnesota. I really want to do the green thing for many reasons. Be good to our bodies and respiratory systems, support sustainable resources, and support te green movement. But I really need to have the warmth of carpet in our family room basement. Can you suggest an idea to be green and comfy cozy? thanks, Mary

Posted by Mary Beshara – April 2, 2008 10:07 PM

Hi.Just wondering we are putting a firplace in a new home that we are building,I am hoping we can convince my husband that a dual purpose (propane)would be practical.Yes we have plenty of wood to burn,I just thimk to get the fire going would be much easier than no propane at all.

Thanks,Patty

Posted by p borges – April 3, 2008 12:35 AM

Hi Carter,

Love your show, BTW.

My question pertains to the HGTV Green Home (which I love and hope I win). I am not only a Green fan indoors but also outdoors as well, as I believe we all should be. I saw that they had a rain collection system attached, which is wonderful, but my question is, why is there not ANY emphasis put on making/building an area for a compost pile in the back for your organic garden? I have several small raised beds at my home that I think would more suit the image of a Green Home than a putting green. Also, in some of the literature, I saw a mention of a space for a garden, but I didn't see one. I just think growing your own organic veggies and building the raised beds (since you are in the low south-like me, I'm in southern Louisiana) would be a good recycling green project as well as for the small compost container. Please answer this, and consider this for the next year's Green home.
Thank you.

Posted by Niki L. – April 3, 2008 12:55 AM

Hi Carter,

I love the idea of "green." Recycling instead of buying new appeals to me. So much so, in fact, we recently purchased a Craftsman-style house that had great bones, but is in desperate need of a facelift. Someone has bricked up the front porch with not one--but two!-- different kinds and colors of bricks (a yellow gold and a red). Yuck! We call it the butchered bungalow. The porch is still in good shape, and we think the original railings might still be under the brick, but we don't know where to start! Any ideas? We'd love to hear from you.

Posted by Sherry Humphries – April 3, 2008 9:46 AM