Articles

What is low-VOC paint?

June 21, 2017

Heather Benjamin

Paint & Coatings

Refinishing antique furniture for a baby’s nursery

May 03, 2016

Ashley Katz

Nursery

Recycle your unused paint with PaintCare

April 22, 2016

Kim Beeler

Paint & Coatings

Our contractors used polyurethane varnish on our wood floors. When is it safe to be in our home?

April 04, 2016

Ashley Katz

Paint & Coatings

Creating a safe, healthy room for your child

August 13, 2015

Green Home Guide Staff

Nursery

The Parent Trap: Avoid Mistakes in Nursery Projects By Following Three Basic Principles

February 19, 2015

Mary Cordaro

Nursery

By following these three basic principles, you will avoid the usual traps that well-meaning parents often fall into.

Selecting green paint

September 03, 2014

Green Home Guide Staff

Paint & Coatings

Is Your Home Affecting Your Children’s Health?

September 03, 2014

Leonardo Trasande, MD, MPP

Nursery

Leonardo Trasande, MD, MPP, is assistant director of the Mount Sinai Center for Children’s Health and the Environment, the nation’s first academic research and policy center to examine the links... Read more

Buyer’s Guide to Stains

September 04, 2009

Green Home Guide Staff

Paint & Coatings

This buyer’s guide summarizes the environmental pros and cons and durability of the three major categories of wood stains: natural oil, acrylic or urethane, and water-based. Use it to find the best... Read more

Selecting Healthy and Environmentally Sound Clear Wood Finishes

September 04, 2009

Alex Pennock

Paint & Coatings

Clear finishes protect wood from wear, moisture, and aging, but they can degrade the environment—in your home and elsewhere. This overview provides in-depth comparisons of Lacquer, Natural Oil,... Read more