5 Ways to Get Green Kitchen Cabinets

April 19th, 2016 Categories: Random Thoughts

Getting on the green bandwagon doesn’t have to be complex. And some options for green kitchen cabinets even make economical sense, considering that some experts peg cabinets at—yeesh!—up to 60% of the cost of a kitchen remodel. Read the rest of this entry »

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6 Green Kitchen Remodeling Tips

April 15th, 2016 Categories: Random Thoughts

If you’re gutting or even just tweaking your kitchen and you want to take advantage of the upheaval to do a green kitchen remodel, opt for one or more of these eco-friendly tips. Read the rest of this entry »

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Why Your Green Home Improvements Aren’t Paying Off

December 29th, 2015 Categories: Random Thoughts

If you made green home improvements over the last few years with high hopes for lower energy bills and a quick recoup of your initial investment, you got an awakening: Your monthly bottom line likely held steady—or, worse, went up.  Read the rest of this entry »

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8 Tips to Make Your Remodel More Energy Efficient and Your Home Healthier

August 25th, 2015 Categories: Random Thoughts

Saving energy wasn’t on the list of reasons we’re finally ripping out the kitchen in our mid-century home (green-veined, imitation marble laminate countertops figured much more prominently). But, a session at the recent 2012 Remodeling Show in Baltimore clued me in as to why adding a few simple tasks to our remodeling plan could lower our home’s energy bill, get rid of some of the annoying hot and cold spots in our house, and make our home less hospitable to mold and other allergens. Read the rest of this entry »

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