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		GREEN HOMES The Green Guide is the place to come to find information about green homes, green building materials, green furnishings, green living and wellness products. Any green homes renovation requires a careful balancing act between being environmentally responsible while also taking into account aesthetics, green homes product availability and budget constraints. Given the vast range of climates and landscape in the U.S., materials and design can vary greatly, but there are always common concerns such as healthy indoor-air quality, sustainable materials and water and energy efficiency. In green homes, these matters are given top priority. Please click on the links below to learn how to address environmental and health concerns in your home, along with tips from green homes building professionals and suggestions on green homes, green living and wellness products providers. Related Articles: Leaving Lighter Footprints by P.W. McRandle What A Wonderful World! by None Nontoxic Spring Cleaning by Andreea Matei Taking Good Care: Get Well, Stay Well by Lori Bongiorno Home Renovation SSC: Eco-Renovation by P.W. McRandle Paint SSC by P.W. McRandle and Andreea Matei Mattress and Pillow SSC: Top Product Picks by P.W. McRandle Paper Products SSC: Runny nose? Don't blow it on the wrong paper by Danielle Masterson Local Seasonal Menu: What To Eat This Winter by Amy Topel Give Stuff Away—Let Moving Simplify Your Life by Maria Rodale Is Burning Wood Greener Than Burning Gas? by Vincent Standley A Money-Saving, Stylish Green Kitchen by Vincent Standley The Eco-nomical Bedroom by Emily Main Is there a safe way to dispose of batteries? Is polyurethane foam insulation safe? Foam Home by Carolyn Banta Is my chromium-dyed carpet safe? by P.W. McRandle Is My PVC Pipe Dangerous? by Samuel Frank That New Bed Smell? by Samuel Frank The Cutting Edge of Cool by Vincent Standley But Does It Come In Solar? by Samuel Frank Slow Drains and Fast Cures by Samuel Frank A Pet-Friendly De-Icer? by Samuel Frank How Well Does Laminate Flooring Stack Up? by Joanna Howard Waiting For Greenfreeze by Carolyn Banta A New Safe and Efficient Home Insulation: Made from Soy by Joanna Howard Greener Grilling by Vincent Standley What's the Safest Way to Get Rid of Subterranean Termites? by Joanna Howard Are Compact Fluorescent Bulbs A Fire Hazard? by Emily Main How Wholesome are Mrs. Meyer's Cleaners? by Emily Main Take Care of Your Teeth Without Chemicals by Danielle Masterson Are There Any Green Carpet Cleaners? by Danielle Masterson Petrochemicals in Cleaners? by Emily Main Pest Control—Ants by Kate Harris Letters: Home Renovation in Brooklyn by None Finding Healthy Carpets by None Letters from Readers: Eco-Renovating and CCA-treated Wood by None Light Bulbs: Best and Brightest by Samuel Frank Wood Furniture: FSC Certified by David Wortman Realistic Green Renovation by Tracy Tullis Our Dream Green House by Maria Rodale Designing Our Dream Green House by Maria Rodale The Framework for Our Dream Green Home by Maria Rodale The Bounty—and Beauty—of Fast-Renewing Bamboo by Lori Bongiorno Building Our Dream Green Home by Maria Rodale Our Dream Green House: I'm Floored by Maria Rodale Let It All Hang Out by Molly Rauch, M.P.H. A Money-Saving, Stylish Green Kitchen by Vincent Standley Building Character with Recycled Woods by Brian C. Howard Our Dream House: Almost Home by Maria Rodale New Green Building Materials by Vincent Standley Upholstery Blues by P.W. McRandle The Appliance of My Eye by Brian C. Howard Bedding by Emily Main Dishes and Glassware by Maureen Ryan Furniture: Clean and Green Structure by Brian C. Howard Carpet Tiles and Area Rugs by Joanna Howard Green Starter Furniture by Jennifer Uscher Green Home Upgrades by Naomi Kirsten Floor Finishes by Joanna Howard Our Dream House: Decor by Maria Rodale Book Review: Naturally Clean: The Seventh Generation Guide to Safe and Healthy, Non-Toxic Cleaning by Emily Main Holiday Greenery, Lights and Ornaments by P.W. McRandle The Eco-nomical Bedroom by Emily Main Cobbled Together by Gisela Telis Ten Ways To Reduce Health Risks by Lori Bongiorno Learning Hazards: Toxic Fire Retardants And How To Avoid Them In Consumer Products And Food - The Executive Summary by P.W. McRandle Clearing the Air: How To Avoid Indoor Air Pollutants by Emily Main Earth Day Tips: Rx for the Planet and Your Health by P.W. McRandle News Flash: Dagoba Chocolate Recalled Due to High Lead Levels by P.W. McRandle The Bisphenol-A Debate: A Suspect Chemical in Plastic Bottles and Cans by Catherine Zandonella, M.P.H Combating the Pollen Count by Joanna Howard Better Basics for Your Baby's Room by Tracy Tullis A Green & Manly Holiday Gift Guide by Don Wallace Green Gifts for Father's Day by P.W. McRandle Ease Up on Fossil Fuels with Green Refrigerators, Air Conditioners and Power by Lori Bongiorno Eco-Home, Indie Budget by Francesca Lyman Energy Star Certification by Jemilah Magnusson Cutting Costs in a Fuel-Scarce World by P.W. McRandle Lighting/Dimming by Maureen Ryan Rediscovering the Clothesline by Catherine Zandonella, M.P.H Energy-Efficient Reading Lamps by Jennifer Uscher Wiser Use: Household Appliance Money- and Energy-Savings Tips by Misty McNally Green Living 101: Dorm Room Decorating by Sarah Lipman Cooking and Salad Oil by David Wortman Cookware of the Earth by Joanna Howard Wild Salmon by David Wortman Mediterranean Grilling by Joanna Howard Summer Fruits: The Icing on the Cake by Catherine Zandonella, M.P.H Cookware For Healthy Chefs by Joanna Howard Five Steps to Sustainable Wood by Diane di Costanzo Leaving Lighter Footprints by P.W. McRandle Toys For All Ages by David Wortman Detoxing Green Velvet by Amanda MacMillan 12 Days, 12 Ways To Go Affordably Green by Vincent Standley Green Wrap and Gift Bags by Danielle Masterson If You Can Do One Thing Green: Freezing and Conserving Local Produce by Amy Topel Delicious (and Healthy) Holiday Treats by Amy Topel Kosher Organic Eggs for Passover by Amy Topel

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