Articles

Refinishing antique furniture for a baby’s nursery

May 03, 2016

Ashley Katz

Nursery

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.

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

Dimming CFLs and LEDs

July 10, 2012

Green Home Guide Staff

Lighting

Dimming saves energy while setting the right light level to improve mood and ambiance. Screw-in compact fluorescent lamps (CFLs) and screw-in light emitting diode bulbs (LEDs) are a great energy-... Read more

Buyer's Guide to Energy Efficient Bulbs

March 14, 2011

Celeste LeCompte

Lighting

There are a growing number of options for homeowners seeking to use energy-efficient light bulbs. This buyer's guide will help you select the most energy efficient and environmentally sensitive... Read more

5 tips for choosing energy-efficient lighting

March 14, 2011

Emily Widle

Lighting

4 ways to make your home more energy-efficient with occupancy/vacancy sensors.

March 12, 2011

Green Home Guide Staff

Lighting

Saving energy is simple—with occupancy/vacancy sensors. One of the easiest energy-saving solutions you can add to your home is an occupancy /vacancy sensor.

Elements of a Green Baby Nursery

September 04, 2009

Debra Lynn Dadd

Nursery

The most important aspect of green design for a newborn’s environment is to reduce exposure to toxic chemicals as much as possible. A nontoxic nursery is especially important because newborns spend... Read more