New low-VOC paints, chemical-free wall coverings and recycled fabrics are all part of the new wave of green design. The other aspect is repurposing, says Warren, who will discuss the topic at 4 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday. The decorating trend is …
“low VOC” – Bing News
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Green Remodeling Resources Help Homeowners, Contractors
CBS New York For several years, Ann Edminster agonized over the energy costs of her 1940s pre-fabricated kit home. Other concerns, like a consistent cough and irritated throat, prompted her to action in 2006, when she spent $120000 renovating and adding 190 square … |
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Green Remodeling Resources Help Homeowners, Contractors
CBS New York The National Association of the Remodeling Industry developed a green remodeling education program in February 2007 and launched its Green Certified Professional Program six months later. NARI requires five years remodeling experience — three of those … |
 Talk of the Sound |
Anti-Green Certified Builder Stops in New Rochelle for a Fill Up and a Coffee
Talk of the Sound Here's a contractor you might want to avoid if you are looking for environmentally-friendly construction. Most greenies these days are looking for LEED Certification, a third-party certification program which … |
 Fox News |
To Probe 'Dark Spots' Where Cybercrooks Lurk, FBI Wants New Tools
Fox News … terror suspects, and spambot purveyors communicate through secret chat boards and instant messaging tools, send real-time communiqués through Facebook, talk over Web phone services like Skype, and generally live off the grid. … |
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Treasure Mountain Inn Wins Park City's New "Environmental Hero" Award
PR-USA.net (press release) Treasure Mountain Inn, Park City's only green-certified, 100% carbon neutral hotel, is the inaugural recipient of Park City Municipal's new Environmental Heroes Award, a recognition of local leaders who are working hard to protect the natural … |
 The Daily New Canaan |
Wilton Agent Sets Up Own Brokerage
The Daily New Canaan “In the winter they live totally off the grid in Montana,” Dagny says. Son Johnny lives in San Francisco where he runs a dog washing business, Wags, … |
 New York Times (blog) |
Green: For Excess Solar Flow, a Veg-O-Matic for Voltage
New York Times (blog) That can come from the solar cell itself, or the box can take the energy off the grid. The box does “talk” to a central controller that funnels information … |
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Brass Knuckle: New Truck Debuts Sat. at Off the Grid: McCoppin
SF Weekly (blog) Much of it is percolating through Off the Grid: McCoppin ― like Saturday's debut of the Brass Knuckle truck. Former restaurant line cook Shellie is a … |
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Haven Custom Homes Announces Acquisition of New Production Facility and New …
PR Newswire (press release) Haven is capable of rating and providing recommendations to meet recognized green building standards including ENERGY STAR, LEED for Homes, NAHB Green … |