The public is becoming more aware of the hazards of chemicals found in building materials and their impact on our indoor air quality. The out gassing of VOCs have been linked to: cancer, birth defects, learning disabilities, fertility issues, autism and asthma. In colder months it is critical to be aware of the materials...
What Makes Kitchen Cabinets Green?
As more people are looking into green renovations the question arises "What makes kitchen cabinets green?" There has been a lot of buzz regarding green counter top options and that is primarily what customers coming in the store are looking...
Fall Lawn Care Tips-Try, Try Again
Now is the time of year that I start getting phones calls regarding spring renovations that went wrong. The complaint is usually that they brought in soil and seeded in the spring and now they have a lot of crab grass...
Woven Poplar-A New Kind of Green Floor
Most people aren't aware of strand woven bamboo let alone strand woven poplar, however, award‐winning independent news source Sustainable Industries announced EcoTimber Woven Recycled Poplar as one of its 2010 Top 10 Green Building Products award winners. Sustainable Industries' Top...
Furnishings and Toxicity
Even if you are already convinced that choosing low-toxicity furnishings made without harmful chemicals (that do not off-gas in your home) is the way to go, finding it can still be quite a challenge. Here is what you may want to look for and consider doing to limit your exposure to toxic volatile organic...
Getting a Green Night’s Sleep
It can seem like a daunting task to transform our entire home into the "green" ideal we have imagined. When we consider that we pretty much spend a total of 120 days sleeping on a bed, there is no doubt...
Electric vs. Reel Lawn Mowers
Living in a neighborhood, I often go out on my deck to drink a cup of coffee, read a book, or enjoy visiting with friends and family. More often than not there is a high pitched sound of a leaf...
Natural Insecticides
Last year digging in the soil, my daughter got upset that I was killing a "baby" grub, "but it's so cute", she said. Oh, the innocence! I didn't want to seem like a heartless killer, so instead I tried to...
The Re-Usable Bag-Seems Simple
A couple who own We Are Living Lean,stopped in to the store today who are making reusable, cotton bags for groceries, mall, work, school or travel. They are stylish, washable and you can pack them in your purse or keep...
Don’t Forget to be Green on Vacation
I would like to say I lead by example, however, I have confession to make about my recent vacation to the Delaware shore. I was busy preparing coverage for the store, wrapping up loose ends, so when it was time...