Ideas for a Green Home Remodel
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You've been thinking about remodeling your home. Consider an eco-friendly and health friendly remodel with green renovations. Take a look at our list of green home remodeling ideas.
- Reclaimed wood flooring, it's renewable, versatile and durable. Plus no new trees must be chopped down to create the floor.
- Use low or no VOCs paints or adhesives.
- Terrazzo countertops, it's made from chips of recycled glass and cast into a concrete slap. It's durable, easy to clean and available in many different color schemes.
- Replace your old appliances to Energy Star. These will help to save money in one herm.
- Use less water with installing flow reducers and low flow model toilets.
- Place windows and skylights is places to utilize natural sunlight.