Going Green

Which Celebrities Don't Use Air Conditioning--And Why?

Air conditioning has become standard for the vast majority of homes and businesses in recent...

What Is Adaptive Reuse In Home Design?

Adaptive reuse is a hot topic in historic building preservation. I spoke with three experts...

What's The Greenest Way To Use Aerosol Spray Paint?

Aerosol cans have been around for nearly a century; they were first used for non-painting applications,...

What Should You Know About Compost Toilets?

Compost toilets can be civilized and they don't smell. As a matter of fact, a reasonably...

How Does Urban Forestry Benefit Your Home?

In 1969, Walter Cronkite announced on the CBS Evening News that Chattanooga, TN was the most...

What Are Some Chemical-Free Options For Natural Rugs?

In recent years, rugs tend to come from unnatural, unhealthy sources, such as chemicals and...

What Are Green Paint Strippers And How Do They Work?

There are three common ways to remove paint and varnish: sanding, scraping and applying strippers....

What Should You Know About Ecological Paints?

With so many types of paint available, consumers can easily be overwhelmed by the decision...