Recent Articles

Tragedy to Platinum in 106 Hours: 'Extreme Makeover' rebuilds home post-Katrina

The hit ABC show's season finale features the building of a LEED-Platinum home for a family hit by Hurrican Katrina. Read More…

45 Ways to Green the Not-So-New House

Whether you own or rent, there are dozens of ways you can make your home greener. These 45 tips are a great start. Read More…

Countrywide Offers Mortage Discounts for LEED Homes

Countrywide Home Loans has announced the retail launch of its Green Incentive Program, which will initially be available to qualified home buyers in 13 states. Read More…

Green Demo Home Coming to a City Near You

Better Homes and Gardens magazine and the U.S. Green Building Council will be visiting 15 home and garden shows around the country this spring, summer and fall, with a green demonstration home in tour. Drop by and get some green home hands-on learning. Read More…

HGTV Giving Away a LEED Home

The popular home and lifestyle network HGTV is giving away a LEED-Gold home in its Green Home Giveaway 2008. On the Green Home Guide, you can take a video tour of the home, see a photo and get more information. Read More…

Nontoxic Pest Control

Whether it's ants, termites, rats or somethng else, there are many safe, healthy, environmentally responsible ways to keep unwanted houseguests outside, where they belong. Read More…

Keeping Warm for Less

Even in the dead of winter, staying warm doesn't have to mean breaking the bank. Read More…

Ask An Expert

Read the latest reader questions – and our experts' answers – about green homebuilding and renovation, and submit your own question if you have one. Read More…