Remodeling & Design

Remodeling & Design

Get the latest news in green certification and home design, plus eco-friendly remodeling tips.

Brooklyn condo renovation blends cool with conscience
Mon, May 04, 2009 5:47 PM by PlentyMag.com
This green design includes recycled-tire roof pavers, water-saving dual-flush toilets, and salvaged wood
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On the rocks
Mon, May 04, 2009 1:13 PM by PlentyMag.com
A modern Nova Scotia home is inspired by local conditions and historic precedent.
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Redford thwarts green building project
Mon, May 04, 2009 1:11 PM by Matt Hickman
Is Robert Redford going against the green grain by opposing a proposed eco-village in Napa Valley?
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Hay is for houses
Fri, May 01, 2009 3:46 PM by PlentyMag.com
On an Indian reservation in Montana, students and volunteers build homes out of straw.
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Green house
Fri, May 01, 2009 2:01 PM by PlentyMag.com
In Sonoma, homeowner Carrie Niederer and architect Cass Smith prove that some of the most affordable building choices are sustainable, too.
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Cool decor from found items
Fri, May 01, 2009 5:40 AM by PlentyMag.com
Decorate on a budget with found and repurposed items
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Punk pillows
Fri, May 01, 2009 5:12 AM by PlentyMag.com
Nestle into pillows made with hemp, salvaged inserts, and a twist of rebellion.
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Punk pillows
Fri, May 01, 2009 5:11 AM by PlentyMag.com
Nestle into pillows made with hemp, salvaged inserts, and a twist of rebellion.
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Cutting edge
Fri, May 01, 2009 5:02 AM by PlentyMag.com
Cut and serve your food while saving forests with these cutting boards made from fallen trees.
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Brighten the bedroom
Fri, May 01, 2009 4:42 AM by PlentyMag.com
Give your bedroom a dash of color with these colorful recycled accents.
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Take a seat
Fri, May 01, 2009 4:25 AM by PlentyMag.com
Check out these innovative and resourceful furniture designs for your friend who has everything.
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The poop de jour
Thu, Apr 30, 2009 12:34 AM by Matt Hickman
On today's menu of creative ways to reuse cow dung: EcoFaeBrick, a low-cost, super-strong alternative to clay bricks.
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Look into my green home crystal ball
Wed, Apr 29, 2009 4:46 PM by Matt Hickman
The WSJ invited four architects to conjure up their visions of an eco-home of the future. And boy do they conjure.
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Model trains
Wed, Apr 29, 2009 3:35 PM by PlentyMag.com
Retired London subway cars are recycled into low-rent studio and office space.
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Green dorm sheets
Tue, Apr 28, 2009 5:30 PM by PlentyMag.com
Don't lose any sleep at night; your green conscience can rest at ease with eco-friendly organic bedding.
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