2 October 2014

DIY decoration ideas for Halloween

If you are looking for a few crafty decoration ideas for Halloween projects this fall and with the festivities close at hand there are several choices available. Take advantage of the season to…

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2 May 2013

Eco-Friendly Garden

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15 October 2012

Green and Clean: Sleek Water-Wise Bathroom Fixtures

Contemporary Bathroom design by Philadelphia General…

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27 October 2011

Energy Efficiency Series: Energy Upgrades That Pay For Themselves

In our energy efficiency series of articles featured each Thursday, we provide strategies or information on how to make your new home energy efficient and comfortable.  Choosing an energy-efficient…

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13 July 2011

Keeping Water Out of Buildings

When looking at a home as a system, protection from the elements is a goal. Water and moisture can cause a great deal of damage to a structure and knowing all of the plains of potential pathways help…

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29 June 2011

How to Collect Water With Rainbarrels

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6 June 2011

Going Green in the Laundry Room

As industries shift to accommodate a new market for eco-friendly products, your choices as a consumer are becoming more and more important to the task of creating a greener world. This permeates your…

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26 April 2011

Garden Tip: Create your own compost for a green garden

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22 March 2011

The Pyramid of New Water Sources

Today is World Water Day and it just so happens that Jerry Yudelson, noted green building authority and author, has released a new conceptual tool to help people understand where water will come from…

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28 February 2011

Intelligent Cities – Capturing graywater in Tucson

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13 February 2011

The Dry Garden – Great example of xeriscaping

As beautiful as private landscapes can be, and they can be stunning, none can match the poetry, joy and solace of a public garden done right. As proof, look no further than Arlington Garden in…

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6 February 2011

Xeriscaping – A sustainable landscape option

Whether by conscience or necessity, many people are looking to reduce their water consumption. The perfectly manicured emerald lawn may certainly look lovely but normally requires a great deal of…

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24 November 2010

Greywater Report looks at wastewater’s potential

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22 October 2010

Low Flow Showers for $$$avings

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26 September 2010

Tofino home wins provincial green award

Source: Stefania Seccia, Westerly News, Published: Wednesday, September 22, 2010 Winners from the first-ever Built Green BC Awards were announced last weekend and among them was a home from……

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