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Greening Your Home

Greening Your Home

Publisher - McGraw-Hill
ISBN - 9780071499095
Author - Clayton Bennett
Pages - 153
$24.95
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Information About Greening Your Home

Choose Green Systems That Conserve Resources While Matching Your Budget and Lifestyle

A vital conservation and money-saving tool, Greening Your Home provides helpful information that will help you select sustainable green options that match your specific needs for every system in your house. This “one-stop” guide provides the latest information on systems and materials that conserve resources for a cleaner, more energy-efficient home.

From the lively writing, with illustrations and examples, you will learn how to incorporate sustainability into your house in beautiful, cost-effective, and environmentally responsible ways. Both inspirational and practical, Greening Your Home feature a wealth of green building and remodeling options for homeowners, as well as photographs and information on green products and systems and their advantages.

 

Table of Contents

  • Preface
  • Part 1: Material Changes
    • Chapter 1. Environmental Impact
    • Chapter 2. Health Impact
    • Chapter 3. Availability
    • Chapter 4. Maintenance
    • Chapter 5. Durability
    • Chapter 6. Sustainability
    • Chapter 7. Renewability
    • Chapter 8. Recyclability
    • Chapter 9. Simplicity
    • Chapter 10. Efficiency
  • Part II: Technology Changes
    • Chapter 11. Electrical 1
    • Chapter 12. Electrical 2
    • Chapter 13. Plumbing 1
    • Chapter 14. Plumbing 2
    • Chapter 15. Heating
    • Chapter 16. Ventilating
    • Chapter 17. Air Conditioning
    • Chapter 18. Insulating
    • Chapter 19. Cooking
    • Chapter 20. Washing
  • Part III: Lifestyle Changes
    • Chapter 21. Personal Choices
    • Chapter 22. Energy Sources
    • Chapter 23. Financial Incentives
    • Chapter 24. Cooperative Buying
    • Chapter 25. Agricultural Independence
    • Chapter 26. Eliminating Waste
    • Chapter 27. Reducing Waste
    • Chapter 28. Washing Up
    • Chapter 29. Second Chances
    • Chapter 30. Getting Outside
  • Index

 

About the Author

Clayton Bennett has more than 15 years experience as an author and editor specializing in home improvement and environmental topics. He has co-authored two prior books and has contributed to numerous print and online publications.

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