Keep Your Gutters Clean and Green

Looking for a green solution to keep your rain gutters free and clear of debris? I’ve recently come across a low-cost gutter protection system that is not only recyclable, but is made from 100% post-consumer recycled HDPE plastic (detergent bottles and milk jugs).

Off-the-Grid Homes Around the Globe

How great would it be to not have to pay utility bills? Well, homes that are “off the grid” do just that by relying on renewable energy sources like solar and wind power.
Treehugger recently profiled five examples of such innovative homes. To minimize their carbon footprint, the homes take advantage of passive solar [...]

The Greening of Greensburg

The small, Midwestern town of Greensburg, Kansas, was devastated by a tornado a year ago and has been rebuilding to greener standards ever since.

Go Totally Tubular with Solar Skylights!

Looking to light up your life, or at least a dark area in your home? Tubular solar skylights might just be what you need to help avoid flipping on the light switch, even on cloudy days. Save energy and save on your electricity bills!

NC Triangle’s Green Home Tour

This weekend you can take a self-guided tour of 40 green homes in the Triangle area of North Carolina. Not only are these homes beautiful, but they incorporate sustainable features.

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