Jenn Greenleaf | February 24, 2010
Let’s face it; being more self-sufficient should be touching most of our lives by now. However, taking this step is difficult for many. There are a number of ways to be more self-sufficient in our homes, and in an economy that’s struggling as ours is, it could help to explore and implement some or all [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | May 12, 2009
Whenever I think of home improvement, I can’t help thinking that most improvements already follow green standards because, well, there’s wood involved. And, for the most part (unless it is chemically treated), wood is “green.” However, it wasn’t until I started learning about “green” building in 2005 that I learned there are a lot of [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | November 17, 2008
Did you know that you could have a countertop in your kitchen or bathroom make from recycled glass? For those looking to incorporate many green features, are trying to have all green features, in their home this is particularly appealing. It is as hard as concrete, as damage resistant as granite, and is extremely durable [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | November 8, 2008
It seems like whenever you turn on a home improvement show, or a home decorating show, use of hardwood floors is highly recommended and incorporated into designs. This is for a variety of reasons including the wood floor’s durability, it’s beauty, how wood floors reduce allergens, and how easy they are to maintain. More and [...]
Jenn Greenleaf | August 13, 2008
What does “going green” mean to you? Are you interested in doing some “green” home improvements? Before making this move, it’s important to really understand what green concept are. Here is a good definition: “Green building is the practice of increasing the efficiency with which buildings use resources — energy, water, and materials — while [...]
