Today’s environmentally conscious homeowners seek green builders to construct their homes with sustainable, recycled and energy-efficient materials. The following tips can help you select a window manufacturer with solid environmental products and manufacturing processes. • Understand the numbers. The window

Energy prices continue to climb, but the good news is that the cost barrier to using green energy is dropping. People are seeking alternative energy sources that are abundant, environmentally sound and cost effective. Technology continues to evolve that helps

When it comes to using water, most people know they are guilty of using more than their fair share. Whether your motives are environmental or economic in nature, there are numerous practices you can use to conserve water both indoors

Environmental ratings and certifications are international programs that have established sustainability and efficiency standards for buildings and products. Here are a few to know: Cradle-to-cradleCradle-to-cradle is a certification system, established by architect William McDonough, which evaluates products by measuring positive

Over the last few decades, the effect of human activity on the environment has become increasingly well documented. The same can be said of the effect of the environment on humans. One aspect of that environment is the air that

With any green or sustainable product, the price is more than a non-sustainable product, but the long-term payback makes up for the initial expense. Some paybacks are quicker than others, as with eco-friendly cellulose insulation versus the standard fiberglass insulation.

It’s Easy Being Green: A Handbook for Earth-Friendly Living by Crissy Trask | $12.95A day-to-day guide with practical suggestions that anyone can put into action, like: • Install rain gutters and rain barrels to collect rainwater to use in the garden.

Lighting is one of the simplest and most affordable ways to transform your kitchen and bath into comfortable, functional and attractive living spaces. When lighting a multi-purpose room, such as a kitchen or bath, “layering light allows you to effectively

Atlanta Home Improvement magazine is proud to present our Annual Kitchen and Bath Planner. This interactive guide is designed to help simplify your remodeling process and take you step by step as you make your decisions. Inside you will find: 

With a growing cultural emphasis on being “eco-friendly,” organic is a word you often hear these days. But what does it mean to “go green” in the garden? “Simply put, organic gardening is about using sound gardening principles and materials