Archive: Building a Green Home
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Oct 19, 2009
1 CommentModular Homes Are Really Green
There are several misconceptions about the design and green qualities of the modular home. In this installment of Best House Floor Plans, we’re evaluating five common fallacies associated with the home built off-site: Fallacy #1: Modular homes require almost a year to build. On the contrary and depending on the size of the modular home,...
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Jan 23, 2009
No CommentsDoes Your Floor Plan Call for Home Insulation?
Improving your house plan’s energy efficiency with home insulation. If your house floor plan calls for reducing your energy bill, insulating the home is a cost effective solution. There are six telltale signs that your domicile really needs a home insulation update: High energy bills – if your heating and cooling costs are exorbitant, home...
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Nov 05, 2008
1 CommentWhat’s In a Greenhouse Frame?
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...
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Oct 22, 2008
1 CommentGreen House Floor Planning Considerations
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,...
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Aug 06, 2008
No CommentsShed light on the CFL and LEDs
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...
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Aug 01, 2008
No CommentsEco-Friendly Ceilings Answers and Questions
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...
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Jul 30, 2008
1 CommentThe Non-Toxic Eco-Friendly Carpet Checklist
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...
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Jul 28, 2008
No CommentsEco-friendly Rug Advice
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...
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Jul 16, 2008
No CommentsEco Friendly Paint Offers Makes Splash of Color
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...
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Jul 11, 2008
No CommentsReal Eco Friendly Household Products
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...