Green Home Guide Articles

With over 20 years experience, our founder, Joel Hirshberg, is a contributor to the U.S. Green Building Council’s Green Home Guide.

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I'd like hardwood floors. What do I need to consider? Is bamboo "green?"
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How should I deal with off-gassing from a Melamine desk?
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Is there such a thing as "green" vinyl flooring?
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Can you recommend a source for healthy and natural carpet/rug padding?
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How do I make sure that a crib has non-toxic finish as its manufacturer stated?
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How long do wood sealers emit VOCs after they dry?
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How do you Choose the Best Exterior Paint
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Are zero VOCs paints always safe?
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What is the safest and most durable finish for wood floors?
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What's new with insulation? Spray foam, traditional rolls, blown in, etc.
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What is the safest primer to use to get rid of tobacco smells in a home?
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Is there an affordable and eco-friendly floor for my basement?
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Will a bamboo floor work over my radiant floor?
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Can a wood butcher block countertop be permanently sealed?
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What no VOC sealer can we put on our gypcrete floor?
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Is solid wood T1-11 safe for interior use?
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What are the best "green" products for repainting kitchen cabinets?
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Our newly-installed kitchen sink has a terrible toxic smell. What can we do?
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Are engineered wood flooring products low in VOC?
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Can you please rate MasterCast engineered composite for my bathroom remodel?
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Can you waterproof and floor a basement without using scary chemicals?
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Is it true that I have to use an oil-based primer over oil-based paint?
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Is bamboo flooring safer than hardwood for a desert environment?
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Would dual pane insulated glass, with no gas, provide any help against cold air?
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What is the best way to seal/encapsulate vinyl asbestos tile?
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What can I do about the unbearable offgassing from paints and primers?
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Green Home Guide Articles

Articles

I'd like hardwood floors. What do I need to consider? Is bamboo "green?"

How should I deal with off-gassing from a Melamine desk?

Is there such a thing as "green" vinyl flooring?

Can you recommend a source for healthy and natural carpet/rug padding?

How do I make sure that a crib has non-toxic finish as its manufacturer stated?

How long do wood sealers emit VOCs after they dry?

How do you Choose the Best Exterior Paint

Are zero VOCs paints always safe?

What is the safest and most durable finish for wood floors?

What's new with insulation? Spray foam, traditional rolls, blown in, etc.

What is the safest primer to use to get rid of tobacco smells in a home?

Is there an affordable and eco-friendly floor for my basement?

Will a bamboo floor work over my radiant floor?

Can a wood butcher block countertop be permanently sealed?

What no VOC sealer can we put on our gypcrete floor?

Is solid wood T1-11 safe for interior use?

What are the best "green" products for repainting kitchen cabinets?

Our newly-installed kitchen sink has a terrible toxic smell. What can we do?

Are engineered wood flooring products low in VOC?

Can you please rate MasterCast engineered composite for my bathroom remodel?

Can you waterproof and floor a basement without using scary chemicals?

Is it true that I have to use an oil-based primer over oil-based paint?

Is bamboo flooring safer than hardwood for a desert environment?

Would dual pane insulated glass, with no gas, provide any help against cold air?

What is the best way to seal/encapsulate vinyl asbestos tile?

What can I do about the unbearable offgassing from paints and primers?

Green Home Guide Articles

Articles

I'd like hardwood floors. What do I need to consider? Is bamboo "green?"

How should I deal with off-gassing from a Melamine desk?

Is there such a thing as "green" vinyl flooring?

Can you recommend a source for healthy and natural carpet/rug padding?

How do I make sure that a crib has non-toxic finish as its manufacturer stated?

How long do wood sealers emit VOCs after they dry?

How do you Choose the Best Exterior Paint

Are zero VOCs paints always safe?

What is the safest and most durable finish for wood floors?

What's new with insulation? Spray foam, traditional rolls, blown in, etc.

What is the safest primer to use to get rid of tobacco smells in a home?

Is there an affordable and eco-friendly floor for my basement?

Will a bamboo floor work over my radiant floor?

Can a wood butcher block countertop be permanently sealed?

What no VOC sealer can we put on our gypcrete floor?

Is solid wood T1-11 safe for interior use?

What are the best "green" products for repainting kitchen cabinets?

Our newly-installed kitchen sink has a terrible toxic smell. What can we do?

Are engineered wood flooring products low in VOC?

Can you please rate MasterCast engineered composite for my bathroom remodel?

Can you waterproof and floor a basement without using scary chemicals?

Is it true that I have to use an oil-based primer over oil-based paint?

Is bamboo flooring safer than hardwood for a desert environment?

Would dual pane insulated glass, with no gas, provide any help against cold air?

What is the best way to seal/encapsulate vinyl asbestos tile?

What can I do about the unbearable offgassing from paints and primers?

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