Articles

What is the best option for sound barrier flooring for multi-family housing?

April 12, 2016

Ashley Katz

Flooring

Environmentally responsible flooring

April 04, 2016

Amy Hedgepeth

Flooring

Take Steps toward a Poison-Free, Natural Lawn

September 04, 2009

Sherri Osaka

Landscaping

Lawns have gotten a lot of bad press lately—and not undeservedly. They use a tremendous amount of water and gasoline, and they pollute streams and other water resources with herbicide- and pesticide-... Read more

Sustainable Landscaping Saves Water, Cuts Environmental Risks

September 04, 2009

Tom Ash

Landscaping

Studies by public agencies across the country show home landscapes waste as much as 50 percent of the water used outside. In addition, residential application of pesticides per acre is typically 20... Read more

Buyer’s guide to green floor materials

September 04, 2009

Willem Maas

Flooring

No flooring product has zero impact on our planet, but some materials are better than others. This buyer's guide will help you choose the most environmentally sound and healthy floor that meets your... Read more

Make Floor Refinishing Greener and Safer

September 04, 2009

Victoria Schomer

Flooring

You can avoid exposure to toxic dust and fumes by using a good dust mask that filters out particulates and a respirator that filters out chemical emissions. The National Institute for Occupational... Read more

Navigating the flooring thicket: Find the greenest way to meet your needs

September 03, 2009

Paul Kretkowski

Flooring

8 Tips for Selecting Healthy and Environmentally Sound Flooring

September 03, 2009

Marian Keeler

Flooring

Before shopping, create a chart that lists your desired room function, occupants, cleaning and maintenance concerns, aesthetic requirements, and other priorities. Evaluate each flooring material’s... Read more