Our landscaping plan, if we have one, typically pays more attention to our front yards – the curb appeal factor – than the back. If your front yard has garden beds with annuals, lilac bushes, and English holly or the… Read More »
While functionality and affordability are important factors when selecting siding for your home, sustainability is also a priority. Public perception of sustainable siding materials is that they are more expensive, and is a sense it is true, but only as… Read More »
A green roof or a living roof is an earth-friendly roofing alternative to traditional roofing systems. Standard roofing materials are replaced by native grasses, plants, shrubs, and trees. A waterproof membrane between the structure and the soil protects the roof… Read More »
Green roofs can be traced back thousands of years, the modern version of sustainable roofing emerging in the 1960s. Over the past six decades, green roofs for both residential and commercial buildings have gained popularity in Europe and North America.… Read More »
Gardening with children is a great way to encourage them to connect with nature in an urban setting. They can learn a lot puttering around in the backyard with mom and dad. Benefits of parents gardening with their children include:… Read More »
Today’s savvy homeowner looks for ways to reduce their family’s carbon footprint, invests in eco-friendly products, and observes earth-friendly home maintenance guidelines. Sustainable siding is a smart choice for homeowners because it is durable, long-lasting, easy to maintain, and cost-effective.… Read More »
This year many Earth Day events have been cancelled due to COVID-19. But even though we’re encouraged to stay close to home, we can still find ways to protect the environment and engage in activities that promote sustainability. It’s more… Read More »
If you’re currently living in a home that hasn’t been built within the past 20 years, you know it probably isn’t anywhere close to being zero net. If you want to find ways to make your home more sustainable, you… Read More »
If you are looking to replace the gutters or need a new gutter system for your home or commercial property, consider gutter material choices that are eco-friendly. Many of us hear “eco-friendly” or “sustainable” and think “expensive.” But when you… Read More »
While cost is certainly the main factor of any home renovation project, when it comes to green living, many homeowners are willing to pay a little more for greener exterior finishing elements than the standard choices. Green living goes beyond… Read More »
