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.