An edition of Green home improvement: 65 projects that will cut utility bills, protect your health, help the environment
(2008)
Green home improvement
65 projects that will cut utility bills, protect your health, help the environment
by Daniel D. Chiras
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Green home improvement: 65 projects that will cut utility bills, protect your health, help the environment
2008, RSMeans
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Green home improvement: 65 projects that will cut utility bills, protect your health, help the environment
2008, RSMeans
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Table of Contents
Part I. Green home improvement projects : Green flooring, walls, countertops & cabinets : Cork flooring ; Bamboo flooring ; Reclaimed wood flooring ; All-natural linoleum flooring ; Laminate flooring ; Recycled-content tile ; Recycled-content carpet ; All-natural wool carpet ; Healthy paints, stains & finishes ; Green cabinetry
Heating & cooling your home efficiently : Home energy audit ; Caulking & weather stripping ; Insulating your home ; Insulate while you paint ; Programmable thermostat ; Insulated shades & curtains ; Solar hot-air collector ; Energy-efficient furnace ; Energy-efficient boiler ; Heat pump & solar hot water ; Wood stove ; Pellet stove ; Fireplace insert ; Radiant barrier ; High-efficiency cooling systems ; Ceiling & solar attic fans ; Whole house fan ; Radon test & mitigation ; Energy-recovery ventilator
Conserving water : Flushing your water heater ; Water heater blanket & pipe insulation ; Adjusting water heater temperature ; Water heater anode rod replacement ; Tankless water heater ; Solar hot-water systems ; Faucet aerators ; Water-efficient showerheads ; Water-efficient toilets
Cutting electrical usage : Eliminating phantom loads ; Energy-efficient lighting ; Energy-efficient appliances & electronics ; Solar electricity ; Purchasing green power ; Timers & motion sensor light switches
Green roofs, siding, doors & windows : Tubular skylights ; Environmentally friendly roofing ; Fiber-cement siding ; Repairing broken windows ; Storm windows ; Energy-efficient windows ; Storm doors ; Door sweeps ; Gutters & downspouts ; Grading & drainage
Green paving, landscaping & pools : Green patios, walkways & driveways ; Composite decks & porches ; Recycled plastic / composite fencing ; Outdoor solar lighting ; Composting ; Infiltration ; basins for trees & shrubs ; Rainwater collection barrels ; Energy-efficient landscaping ; Drip irrigation system ; Rain & soil moisture sensors ; Solar pool heater & cover
Part II. Building a new green home
Part III. Appendix : Safety tips ; Glossary ; Resource guide.
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