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Volatile Organic Compounds: Harmful in Our Home. Learn to Choose Better.

April 10, 2014 By: Anna8 Comments

Volatile Organic Compounds Can Hurt Your Health

During this Earth Day month, Green Sisterhood is focusing on a healthier Planet.  I believe a healthier planet starts in the  home.   Reducing your exposure to volatile organic compounds swarming throughout your house  is one of the first steps to a healthier house.

Septic Backup. It Ain’t Pretty. Learn How to Avoid it.

March 27, 2014 By: Anna14 Comments

Septic Backup. How to avoid.

In January, the unspeakable happened.   The basement bathroom backed up from a clog in the pipe leading to the septic system.   And boy did it back-up, all over my cork basement flooring.    For two hours we cleaned an inch of waste all over the floor and bathroom.  The damage to the floor […]

Energy Efficient Home Design: The Harpoon House, Tiny but Practical

March 20, 2014 By: Anna1 Comment

Small Green House Harpoon House

I love efficient houses.  Harpoon House is a  704 square foot 3 story  house in Portland, Oregon.  It is a certified LEED Platinum house and was built green and efficient without sacrificing the comforts you would expect in a small house.  Before you gasp at the small size of the house, note that the average […]

Green Building Masonry Block Solution via Watershed Materials

February 26, 2014 By: Anna3 Comments

Watershed Block Interior

The cement industry accounts for at least five percent of the total greenhouse gas emissions.  Masonry block used extensively in the  housing arena contributes to this footprint.  Watershed Materials stand to take a huge dent out of the conventional masonry carbon footprint with its low cement block.  But its natural good looks will win our hearts.

Wood Burning: Dangerous to your Health. Find Out Healthier Solutions.

February 5, 2014 By: Anna

Wood Burning Health Issues & Solutions

When it is freezing out, what is the first thing you want to do?  I bet you want to sit in front of a roaring wood fire and warm up. In fact, many US households depend on wood to heat their homes.   Currently, there are 12 million wood stove and 243,000 hydronic heater (outdoor wood boilers) […]

10 Green Insulations to Reduce Energy, Increase Comfort

January 23, 2014 By: Anna10 Comments

10 Green Insulations

The last couple of days have been unbearable with the wind chill below zero.  I can’t imagine what my house would feel like if we didn’t install several inches of open-cell foam insulation.  But what happens if you aren’t gutting your house and need to install insulation in certain areas of your house?  Listed below […]

Green Home Products I Love at Greenbuild Philly

November 26, 2013 By: Anna6 Comments

Green home products I love at Greenbuild

This week I got my green building geekiness fill at  Greenbuild Philadelphia.  Let me tell you.   As I strolled down the aisles I got that tingly feeling inside that green building was back and stronger than ever.  Although, the exhibits catered more to the  commercial building arena,  there was something for everyone in both […]

Green Design + Efficiency Married in Solar Decathlon Austria Home

October 23, 2013 By: Annacomment

2013 Solar Decathlon Champion Team Austria

The solar decathlon is one of the most innovative competitions in green building design. College teams vie for the award to build the most efficient solar home within prescribed parameters including cost.   Two year ago, I toured several of the houses at its Washington DC location and was amazed at the teams’ out of […]

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