Articles

Homes built from recycled materials reduce waste

June 14, 2019

Heather Benjamin

Materials

Insulation basics: Natural and recycled materials

November 30, 2017

Mariana Pickering, Houzz

Materials

Low-maintenance green decking materials

July 28, 2017

Matt Lee, Kebony

Materials

5 benefits of building a home with bamboo

May 31, 2017

Zach Williams, Kirei USA

Materials

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.