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DOE To Ban Multi-Spray Showerheads
From my perspective, I don’t find this new Department of Energy ruling out of line. We as homeowners and builders must protect our natural resources. By reducing the amount of water flow and usage on items such as shower heads, toilets and faucets we have a low cost, easy way to keep our environment’s resources [...]
Continue reading...Fido’s Green Dog House
16. August 2010
If you are like me, you always have your eye out for the next excellent DIY project. This green dog house caught my eye because it looks fairly simple to do and would really make a statement. Hope you enjoy! - Jayme Carleton, Second Nature http://jaymecarleton.com … Posted by ReadyMade Written by Sonia Zjawinski, Photography by Scott Little When Los Angeles-based [...]
Continue reading...How to Make Your Existing Toilet Dual Flush With a Conversion Kit
21. June 2010
I thought this was an interesting idea from Hubpages.com. Makes we want to go out and convert every toilet I own. If you decide to do this, let me know how it goes. What are Dual Flush Retrofit Kits? Dual flush toilets save thousands of gallons of water a year and reduce your water bills. Up [...]
Continue reading...Toilet & Sink Looks Beautiful, Even Though It’s Filled With Grey Water
31. May 2010
After all these months of looking for the perfect toilet, I think I have found it! I will be adding this to my dream house plumbing fixture list. Check it out!!! Gizmodo recently featured a combo sink/toilet. Combining a sink with a toilet in the interest of the environment isn’t a new idea, but remember [...]
Continue reading...Home Is Where the Health Is
10. May 2010
A recent article published by Environmental Design & Construction. Not only does it feature three of my friends and colleagues but it also discusses health concerns and healthy home concepts. Home Is Where the Health Is by Robin Rogers LEED AP, GACP April 1, 2010 Beneath the veneer of many newly crafted homes and crusty old dwellings, hidden dangers [...]
Continue reading...10 Easy Ways to Save Water
23. March 2010
Fellow readers – I bet you didn’t think I had a sense of humor! Hope you enjoy this post. Green Lifestyles Magazine recently published a quick blurb on ways to save water. Granted, I’m not sure I agree with all of the tips so I would like to provide fair warning… Shower instead of taking [...]
Continue reading...Learn About the Green Access Home at Suncadia
30. August 2010
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