Natural lawn/ Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

...naturalpools are becoming more common here as well. Why choose anatural在氯化泳池上的游泳池?Naturalpools can be big enough to swim in and are eco-friendly - image vianatural大热天在加了氯的游泳池里游泳是令人神清气爽的，但与之相比就相形见绌了。

...lawnCreeping Herbs, such as thyme and oregano Thyme makes a bee friendly, eco-friendlylawnalternative Japanese Sweet Flag Japanese Sweet Flag is a bright & eco-friendlylawnoption Buffalo Grass Buffalo Grass makes an eco friendlylawnClover choose Clover for a lower ...

...Naturalpool or swimming pond , can benefit by incorporating some rigid panel insulation under and around the structure of a pool to save energy and costs in the long run. Regardless of where you are in the USA or Canada the ambient temperature of the ground is pretty constant, and it’s usually colder than the ideal te...

...NaturalResources Canada website: Overview: The R-2000 Net Zero Energy pilot aims to recognize the builders and homes reaching net zero energy performance in Canada, and to pilot the next generation of NRCan’s R-2000 Standard and EnerGuide Rating System in net zero energy applications. Drawing on NRCan’s national...

While walking through a home show not long ago I came across a product that has always intrigued me, the laundry wash ball, some kind of magic bean that washes clothes without detergent. Curious but skeptical, I circled in for a closer look. As the Ecohome Network is considered a trusted source of green building and...

...naturalfloor oil instead. Protecting air quality during renovations: Cutting outside: Depending on the type of work you are doing, your builder may be reticent to make constant trips in and out, but both you and the builder will breathe easier indoors if cutting is done outdoors. Depressurize the work zone: Ther...

...naturalcleaning product ideas that keep unnecessary toxins and perfumes out of homes . Not long ago we featured Tru-Earth eco strips withnaturalingredients and greatly reduced packaging, but for the real enthusiasts, here is how to make your own laundry soap with buckeyes, horse chestnuts or indeed conkers as they a...

...lawn, there are drought resistant seed mixes available. Some are actually known as ' LEED grass '. If you are ready to break out of the norm, there are many ground covers available that are low maintenance, require infrequent cutting and are even edible. View The EcoHome Guide to Eco-FriendlyLawnAlternatives and Gr...

...naturalwood. It could in theory last longer, along with mineral-based powder wood treatment, but applying durability measures with any type of wood is the only sure-fire way to extend the life span of deck structures. Red cedar hasnaturalanti-rot characteristics but comes with a pretty steep price tag, so for exam...

...naturalresources and food production, so the ability to grow food in one capacity or another is a skill that may be quite valuable for future generations. 7.) Try lasagna gardening (it's a method, not what's grown) The easiest way to turn a backyardlawninto an organic food-producing garden is by building a lasag...

...lawnshould always be a no-no, and certainly in a drought. Instead, turn yourlawninto a drought-resistant landscape . But don’t use mulch near the house because it’s a fire hazard. Wildfire is a concern especially if you’re in what we call the wildland urban interface , like in many suburban and exurban areas, as we ...