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What’s the best framing material to design my new greenhouse?
If you’re thinking about developing the floor plans to a new greenhouse, there’s more to choosing between a cold frame and wooden frame. Greenhouse building materials depends on several factors:

How much space do you have?
What is your budget?
How you plan to use your greenhouse?
How much time […]

Check out what everyone should consider before planning a green house.
Greenhouses are the latest trend in going green and maintaining the eco consciousness.
While many of us may have a green thumb itch to start a green house, there’s a bevy of questions to consider. So, before you spring into greenhouse floor planning mode, here are […]

In this installment of Best House Floor Plans, we’re putting the light bulb in the spotlight. Lighting always sets the ambiance. Few people understand the difference between the LED light bulb and the CFL light. While both have their eco-friendly qualities, we’ve shed some light on their differences: 

CFL is the acronym for Compact Fluorescent Lamp.
LED […]

Eco-friendly ceiling fans have come of age. Compared to the conventional fan or light unit of yesterday, these conserving cooling accoutrements offer substantial energy efficiency. But, how can you identify an energy efficient ceiling fan from one that is not?
To shed a little green light on the ceiling fan, here are a few frequently asked […]

What are the qualities of non-toxic carpeting? What features should one look for in eco-friendly carpets and rugs?
Non-toxic carpets represent an overwhelming aspect of the environmentally conducive domicile. In fact, just like freshly applied paint, laden in volatile organic compounds (VOCs), some new carpeting reeks of health issues. Since VOCs emit noxious fumes and gases, […]

Aside from its color, what makes one rug green from the next? What to look for in eco-friendly rugs?
Dear Best House Floor Plans,
Recently, we remodeled our floors. Now, we want to buy eco-friendly rugs to add to our kids’ bedrooms and our media room. Can you tell me if there’s really such a thing as […]

Is Eco-friendly paint another marketing gimmick? What does it mean for the home?
Is eco-friendly paint healthier than traditional paint?
Eco-friendly paint is key to green living. Since, it minimizes the level of pollutants enclosed in the home, it promotes good health. Conventional paints contain toxic elements, which are linked to causing various types of cancer, fatigue, […]

How to identify real eco-friendly household products from the gimmicks?
 What do bottled-water, toilet paper and light bulbs have in common? Depending on the manufacturing process or means of transport, all may or may not be eco-friendly household products. So before we go shopping for those eco-household products, we should know how to distinguish the difference […]

Are water bottles hazardous to your health? What’s the toxic chemical found in plastic bottled water? Check out the controversy. Bottled water is now under scrutiny. As long as we’re developing the blueprints to our green living environment, we can’t forget about what we put in our bodies. Rumor has it that plastic water bottles contain […]

Check out what materials make up the eco flooring in the kitchen
The kitchen floor leads a filthy life. It’s one of rampant foot traffic as well as a destination where spills, streaks, and stains run amok. But, these days, it’s a space that occupies eco-friendly flooring.
So who are the eco-friendly kitchen-flooring candidates and how do […]