Remodeling & Design

Remodeling & Design

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

  • Green sleeves

    Tue, Mar 24, 2009 8:53 AM by Matt Hickman

    Living it up DIY style at home? Take it to the streets with the Get Excited and Make Things T-shirt.

  • The Garden State basks in sunshine

    Mon, Mar 23, 2009 6:41 PM by Matt Hickman

    Move over, Florida. The nation’s largest roof-mounted solar array has been completed in Atlantic City, N.J.

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  • Meet Chuck

    Thu, Mar 19, 2009 3:38 AM by Matt Hickman

    studio CRANK's cheeky "Chuck" waste paper basket is made from 100 percent recycled cardboard.

  • A true Gaelic green roof

    Tue, Mar 17, 2009 9:27 AM by Matt Hickman

    Watch the building of low-energy home with a remarkable grass sod roof in County Clare, Ireland.

  • Monday morning eye candy

    Mon, Mar 16, 2009 9:18 AM by Matt Hickman

    Take your mind off of recycled toilet paper and energy-efficient appliances for a moment to feast your eyes on two prefabulous homes.

  • Dressing up switch plates

    Thu, Mar 12, 2009 2:17 AM by Matt Hickman

    Although not blatantly eco-friendly, Cubic Switchplates serve as an aesthetically pleasing reminder to unplug appliances and turn off lights.

  • Two Minutes for the Planet: At home

    Tue, Mar 10, 2009 9:58 PM by Emily Murphy

    Learn how to make eco-smart decisions at home.

  • The green building magician

    Mon, Mar 09, 2009 3:04 PM by Matt Hickman

    Meet Frank McKinney, the flashy, Fabio-haired real estate "artist" behind the $29 million green mansion, Acqua Liana.

  • Greening the Victorians

    Fri, Mar 06, 2009 10:24 PM by Matt Hickman

    The Guardian's Ethical Living blogger shares how he greened his antiquated UK home. Plus, the Great Transatlantic TP Debate rages on.

  • Fungal furnishings

    Thu, Mar 05, 2009 5:55 PM by Matt Hickman

    Another mushroom-based creation that’s a great alternative to plastic lawn furniture.

  • Green dreams on West Elm Street

    Thu, Mar 05, 2009 2:53 AM by Matt Hickman

    Event planner David Stark helps West Elm celebrate the opening of its new Manhattan store with recycled flair.

  • 4K and the 3 Rs

    Mon, Mar 02, 2009 3:16 PM by Matt Hickman

    Designer Scott Raffaele keeps it local and low-impact with 4Korners, his line of versatile eco-furniture.

  • I'm OK, you're OK, it's OK

    Wed, Feb 25, 2009 5:28 PM by Matt Hickman

    OK-happy artist Sighn makes "limited" edition (of 1 million) wood sculptures that benefit the Arbor Day Foundation.

  • A return to the doghouse

    Mon, Feb 23, 2009 11:39 PM by Matt Hickman

    Take your mind off of "human real estate" for a moment to admire the Houndstooth Dogtent from designer John Santos.

  • Weather(izing) the storm

    Mon, Feb 23, 2009 8:20 PM by Matt Hickman

    Tired of reading about the dire state of the economy? Listen to some good green news about Obama's economic stimulus plan at NPR.

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