People love their vinyl flooring for its resilience and cost. In fact, Floor Weekly reported 2011 sales for vinyl sheet and tile flooring “hit a record high wholesale value of $2.11 billion” in the United States. However, that resiliency comes with a health price tag. Phthalates are added to vinyl flooring to reduce the rigidity […]
Tap-n-Flush Toilet Water Conservation Device Review
I love a device that could save water and money. Wouldn’t you? Over the years, I noticed that the cost of water keeps rising. So when Jeff Nasrallah, the inventor and owner of Tap-n-Flush, offered me a toilet water conservation device to review, I immediately jumped at the chance to try it. So that […]
Flooring Choices: My Durability, Cost, & Environmental Perpective
When we built our house ten years ago, the choice of the right flooring was a huge decision. Not only did we look at the environmental aspect of each flooring choice but we also took into account durability and cost. It wasn’t easy. Listed below were our flooring choices. (Be sure to check out that […]
5 Home Maintenance Tips You Shouldn’t Ignore
Our house turns 10 years old this coming spring. Like any property, the house has had its share of maintenance issues. Every fall and spring, we survey the house and look for issues that could cause problems such as water damage or foundation issues. Listed below are five home maintenance items that we […]
How to Choose the Most Energy Efficient Windows
When examining ways to save money as a homeowner, a great starting point is to evaluate your home’s windows. Replacing old or inefficient windows will save money on your electricity bill, and with winter arriving in the coming months, it’s a good idea to take a closer look at the windows in your home. If it is time […]
Low Flow Faucets Can Change the World
Even though we all still need to brush our teeth, flush the toilet and take showers, California is in the throes of an historic drought that makes every drop of water precious. You can do your part to conserve our water supplies – not to mention save money — with some simple changes in your […]
4 Tips To Reduce Your Pool’s Energy Consumption
When you buy a new house, and it has a swimming pool out back, it’s easy to imagine a lot of pleasurable times swimming with the kids, watching them enjoy fun times in the pool – can you say “Marco Polo?” But along with that fun, you want to stay energy efficient. So for those […]
Today’s Living Buildings and Turn Your Home into One
One of the most innovative ideas to arrive in modern architecture is the living building. These types of buildings give the concept of “green architecture” a whole new meaning, as live greenery is integrated into the overall makeup of the structure. Instead of retracting from the environment in terms of energy, waste and water […]
