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Geothermal heat pump
Looking for an efficient heat source? A geothermal heat pump could be the solution. This appliance... more
 
Glazing
This is the part you see through. It's the glass, or other transparent material, that forms the... more
 
Global warming
As hard as it may be to believe on the chilliest days of the year, the Earth is getting warmer, and... more
 
Graywater
That water swirling down the drain doesn't have to go to waste. Well, not all of it. Graywater is... more
 
Green building
You may be new to building or renovating, but this "green" is not about a lack of experience, it's... more
 
Green roof
You might call it a living roof, an eco-roof, or even a rooftop garden; in every case it's a roof... more
 
Greenhouse gas
This is actually any of a number of gases, accumulating in the Earth's atmosphere, that act just... more
 
Greenwashing
Here's an unfortunate trend, and one that eco-friendly consumers need to watch out for. Derived... more
 

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   Screensavers Waste Money

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   Medium density fiberboard (MDF)

This sturdy, inexpensive substitute for wood is common in homes, though it's often hidden behind an attractive exterior. MDF is a composite material, made from wood fibers and adhesive. It is useful as a substrate material beneath laminate countertops, cabinets, and flooring, among other things. Because synthetic, formaldehyde-based resins are typically used in MDF, this material is a major source of formaldehyde offgassing in homes. Formaldehyde-free MDF products are available.
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   How to Eliminate Mold

Mold isn't just a patch of blue to indicate your bread's gone bad. There are molds that grow on...

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