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| Articles about Green House |
| Green House Makeover : Eco-Friendly Hardwood Floors | | 2008-08-25 21:10:00 | | When I purchased a 1920s Colonial for renovation, I wanted to maintain its original character yet use as many eco-friendly products and features as possible. The house had the original hardwood floors throughout; Douglas Fir on the first floor and Southern Yellow Pine on the second floor. Both were shabby. The first floor showed plenty of discoloration, large scratches and even a hump in the middle of the floor. The second floor was partially covered in hideous pink ceramic tiles, so we weren't sure what would happen. We knew that the green way to go was to salvage as much original planking as possible, rather than to scrap it and start new. But would it work?Our plan of action was to hire the best flooring contractor in the area. That was easy. Dave Novak Flooring of Long Island is a real pro and knows his green products to boot. Dave helped us to determine whether or not the situation was salvageable or not. Miraculously, they were able to correct the major flaws, including the hump,... | | By: I Dream of Greenie | | |
| | Green House Makeover: Toilet Talk | | 2008-08-20 13:10:00 | | Did you know that your old toilet (circa 1994 or earlier) uses up to 70% more water annually than a new dual flusher? In areas where water costs are high, replacing your old bowl can save you some significant coin! Since our fresh water supplies in parts of this country are dwindling and are expected to drop precipitously low in the future, dual flushing technologies are essential.At our recent Green House Showcase in New York, reducing water consumption was one of our main objectives. One way to meet this goal was to install dual flushers. These toilets have been used for years in Europe and Asia, and they are slowly making their way to the US. Here's how they work: there are 2 flushing options, either 0.8 gallons or 1.6 gallons, depending on your uh, needs. And they come in all types of styles, from traditional to super contemporary, and best of all, most of them are affordable. The ones we installed cost about $250 each, made by Sterling for Kohler. See how the tank in the photos is... | | By: I Dream of Greenie | | |
| | Green House Showcase 2008 Photos | | 2008-08-14 17:52:00 | | It doesn't look even remotely green, does it? Ha ha, yet it totally is! For those of you poor souls who didn't attended this event, watch the slide show attached to see the results. The home was completely renovated in a sustainable and environmentally sensitive way thanks to the consulting work by Kristing Livadas. Eh hem, that's me. My work on this project, coupled with my research and present study for the LEED AP exam enables me to successfully complete green minded projects, both commercial and residential. Here's a listing of the green attributes we added to this 1920s Colonial Charmer: 1. Rhino Shield Exterior Paint (insulating and guaranteed for 25 years) 2. BonaKemi water based stains and sealers for the 90+ year old wood floors 3. Sherwin Williams Harmony no-voc paint 4. beeswax candelabra in WB fireplace 5. programmable thermostats 6. Energy Star rated windows with Low E coating 6. Energy Star Rated Exterior Doors 7. Globus Cork Kitchen Flooring 8. Moen water purifier ... | | By: I Dream of Greenie | | |
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| Green House Makeover 4 - My Plan for Success | | 2008-06-29 15:17:00 | | Here is our overall game plan in the "greenovation" of our currently unattractive house.Our mission is to create a beautiful, healthy, energy efficient home for:1. one very lucky person or family to purchase, and2. our heavily publicized, heavily sponsored and widely anticipated "Green House Showcase" Event, which will be open to the general public. We are offering free guided tours on July 26-27th, so consumers can learn about the dozens of cool, green products and features that we have installed.Yes, I need to sell this house so I can feed my family, but my core objective is to educate consumers about affordable and fabulous products that can green their own homes. Green Homes are not only for Holly celebs, the super rich and the super crunchy! So let's break it down to my mantras in greenovation. First, if it isn't broken, keep it. Rather than throw away perfectly good things like flooring, boilers (yes, we are keeping it!) walls, and siding, we are keeping them and working around t... | | By: I Dream of Greenie | | |
| | Green House Makeover 3 : The Exterior | | 2008-06-03 17:20:00 | | One of the most important features of any home is it's curb appeal, and as you can see, this house has none. My goal is to turn this ugly duckling into a beautiful swan! Let's take a peek at what needs to be improved and greenified. First, the house looks like it's missing something. With a lack of architectural and landscaping detail, this Dutch Colonial look like a real dud. A front porch will add loads of curb appeal, an additional outdoor "room" and an element of character that is sorely lacking. Another benefit: a porch will help to keep the front aka the south side of the house cooler in summer.**Green Solution** Using responsibly harvested lumber, FSC certified for example, is a great way to get green. FSC stands for the Forest Stewardship Council, and the lumber they certify comes from responsibly managed and harvested forests. Lumber such as this is now available at both Home Depot and Lowe's, in addition to the Green Depot, an up and coming green building supply chain.Second... | | By: I Dream of Greenie | | |
| | Green House Makeover I - Evaluation | | 2008-05-13 21:16:00 | | As you may or may not have read in a previous post, I have purchased a property in New York with the intention of renovating it as green as possible and then selling it to some lucky greenie. The house itself is a solid early 20th century Dutch Colonial and I plan on adding as many energy efficient and sustainable items as possible to enhance its green value. Now I need to perform an overall evaluation to determine opportunities for change. OK, let's talk about the exterior. Quite simply, it's ugly. The house looks like it's missing something big, like a front porch. I think we'll add one. The exterior paint colors are hideous, especially the reddish brown trim. The landscaping is...what landscaping? The driveway is also a disaster and the garage is being held up by a giant overgrown bush. Change all that.Let's go inside. The house is not big with 7 rooms in all, but it has great bones, a nice flow and original pine floors throughout. The baths and kitchen are gross. The whole place is... | | By: I Dream of Greenie | | |
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