Posted by kwalters – April 30, 2008 7:32 PM
Building a sustainable home starts with site selection. Proper site planning can impact a wide range of factors, like energy consumption, erosion, heat reduction and transportation. Sustainable site selection is one of the key factors considered by the US Green... Continue reading »
Posted by kwalters – April 25, 2008 11:28 AM
Want to green your home? Look for ways to make it more energy efficient. Even small changes can make a big difference: switching to compact fluorescent light bulbs, for example, can reduce energy usage in lighting by up to 75... Continue reading »
Posted by kwalters – April 22, 2008 1:29 PM
Happy Earth Day! Looking for new ways to honor this big planet we call home? Why not start in your own neighborhood? - Sign up at HGTV.com/changetheworld to volunteer for green projects in your community. - Type in your zip... Continue reading »
Posted by kwalters – April 19, 2008 2:10 PM
Spring has sprung, and so have seasonal allergies. Improving indoor air quality can help decrease allergy and asthma symptoms and is an integral part of going green. The HGTV Green Home has a sophisticated air quality system that balances temperature,... Continue reading »
Posted by kwalters – April 16, 2008 3:15 PM
Your wait is over Dream Home fans! Follow Jack Thomasson to the site of the next HGTV Dream Home. As a former citizen of this part of the country, I'm totally stoked about this location. And I'm dying to know...have... Continue reading »
Posted by kwalters – April 12, 2008 11:45 AM
Greetings, Green Home fans, from the Kitchen and Bath Industry show in Chicago. Talk about green! Eco-friendly products are everywhere, from Energy Star appliances to anti-microbial quartz counters. One of my personal favorites is this dual-flush mechanism that can be... Continue reading »
Posted by kwalters – April 9, 2008 2:05 PM
Looking for easy ways to go green? Here are two great new resources: Ecologue.com - Chock full of everyday tips and advice from the eco-experts at Natural Home Magazine, Plenty Magazine, HGTV.com and more, Ecologue can help you make your... Continue reading »
Posted by kwalters – April 4, 2008 3:01 PM
In today's post, I'll reveal the first pictures of Carter Oosterhouse's secret gift to the HGTV Green Home. Even if you saw the special and have been thoroughly spoiled, you're still in for a treat. These pictures show, up close... Continue reading »
Posted by kwalters – April 1, 2008 10:55 AM
You won't believe how many sustainable landscaping features are packed into the Green Home's ¼-acre lot. Birdhouses and flowering plants encourage birds and butterflies to visit. (Note to the winner: Be sure to bring along your bird identification books). Native... Continue reading »
