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Conserving water: 5 tips to help you cut consumption and costs

August 13, 2015

Green Home Guide Staff

Water

6 Tips to Save Water in the Kitchen

September 28, 2010

Celeste LeCompte

Water

Whether you live in an apartment, a condo, or a house, the kitchen can be an easy place to help trim your household’s water use. Sinks, dishwashers, and garbage disposals give you plenty of options... Read more

Easy as 1, 2, 3: How to Recycle Grey Water

September 27, 2010

Celeste LeCompte

Water

You may have heard that “greywater systems,” which reuse water from sinks, showers, laundry, and other non-toilet drains, can help you reduce water use. It can also save money on water and sewer... 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

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

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