Project Planning Checklist and DIY Guide

There are many shades of green.  Learn the different considerations that can go into evaluating a product's "greenness" and its environmental and health impact.

Construction debris accounts for 24% of the waste disposed of in our nation's landfills, and disposing of your debris and excess materials at the city dump can also be costly.  Learn how to "Reduce" by demolishing less and reusing and restoring what you've got, and "Reuse and Recycle" by disposing of your "waste" in a manner that maximizes the amount of material that will be recycled or reused by others.  Refer to our directory of local salvage yards and charities that will take your stuff.

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Comprehensive overview of hot water heating energy efficiency and conservation measures, from working with your existing heater to designing and installing an entirely new plumbing and hot water system, including an analysis of solar and in-line, tankless hot water systems.

Discover a simple, universal analsyis that you can apply to all your renovation decisions for guidance on how to carry out a green renovation.