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Green Construction: Eco-Friendly Dwelling Ideas

Green construction is one way that builders can differentiate their homes from the hundreds of thousands of homes on the market. Eco-friendly dwellings won't stay on the market long. Many people from different walks of life desire to live in a home made using green construction principles.

Published by Meg C. (1312 pts) on Aug 13, 2009 to
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Comparison of Solar VS Wind Energy Part 1

Which is better, solar or wind energy? How much do they cost? In this 2 part series I will be going over the estimated prices including installation and some other usefull information that you should know prior to making a decision.

Published by Jason Cox (518 pts) on Jul 31, 2009 to
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Find Green Homes For Sale

There is a way to list and search for green built homes in today's sustainable housing market by using the Green Homes for Sale web site.

Published by Laura Jean Karr (11537 pts) on Jul 30, 2009 to
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How Do Composting Toilets Work?

Environmentally friendly composting toilets conserve precious drinking water. Composting toilets do not use water, but instead recycle human waste into nutrient rich compost that can be used to fertilize soil.

Published by Rose Kivi (3699 pts) on Jul 29, 2009 to
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Green Roofs & Living Walls: A How to Guide

If you have been contemplating making your roof and/or walls green, read this basic how-to guide to learn what considerations need to be made before you begin. This guide will briefly touch on structural modifications that need to be made before implementing green roofs or walls.

Published by Carla Michelle (939 pts) on Jul 21, 2009 to
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The environmental downsides of bamboo flooring

Bamboo flooring is very popular and justifiably touted as an eco-friendly alternative to carpet or old-growth hardwood flooring. However, importing bamboo, replacing existing flooring and chemical finishes diminish the sustainability of bamboo flooring.

Published by Steve Graham (4536 pts) on Jun 30, 2009 to
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Passive Heating And Cooling

Passive Heating and Cooling Technology uses the natural movement of energies in and around a building to heat and cool the building. The first step to using passive heating or cooling in a building is neither in heating nor in cooling. It is in conserving.

Published by 00orange00 (3868 pts) on Apr 28, 2009 to
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How Does a Passive Solar Heating System Work? Direct, Indirect & Isolated Gain

Passive Solar Heating Systems fall into three categories: direct, indirect & isolated gain. Your climate, and building situation will decide which type of system you need to use

Published by 00orange00 (3868 pts) on Apr 28, 2009 to
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Green Ideas for Building Your Own Home

By utilizing green ideas to build your own home or even to renovate the house you already own, you can save money and increase the efficiency of your living space. Green homeowners are finding that it an eco-friendly way to build a home that will be both cost and energy efficient in the long-run.

Published by Darlene (1323 pts) on Apr 14, 2009 to
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Green Remodeling

Remodeling can be an inside or an outside job. Whether one wants to make changes to the interior of one's home or spruce up a walkway or patio, green remodeling is the most economic and earth-friendly way to go. Natural building materials can be anything from salvaged barn wood to pervious concrete.

Published by CreativeWorks (2887 pts) on Mar 30, 2009 to
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