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Going Green Questions

Below are questions and answers on going green from homeowners, like you, and green construction experts, such as green home builders, green architects, general contractors, and interior designers. Perhaps you are considering home solar panels or solar heating. Or, maybe you're trying to be more green by using energy efficient appliances and fluorescent or LED lighting. In either case, we have guidance for you! If you don't find the information you are looking for about going green, simply ask one of our experts. It's free and only takes a minute!

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  RatingDoes California's CalGreen legislation that goes into effect January 2011 affect remodels or just new construction?
  Answered by neil on Jul 30, 2010
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  Answer2
  RatingWhat is Trex decking made of? Is Trex a green decking material?
  Answered by Brittany on Jun 30, 2010
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  Answers2
  RatingCan Sherwin-Williams PLEASE change their un-eco-friendly logo?
  Expert Answered by Kellogg's Painting Company on Jun 26, 2010
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  Answer2
  RatingDoes Icestone or Vetrazzo make better recycled glass countertops?
  Expert Answered by Nar Fine Carpentry on Jun 10, 2010
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  Answer2
  RatingAny firsthand info on Water Saver Technologies' AQUS Water Recycling System?
  Expert Answered by Sloan Valve Company on Jun 10, 2010
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  Answer4
  RatingWhat is the best way to set up a compost bin?
  Expert Answered by D. S. Long Construction, Inc. on May 29, 2010
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  RatingCan anyone tell me about daylighting or natural light systems, such as those made by Solatube and Velux?
  Expert Answered by K-Co Construction on May 28, 2010
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  Answer3
  RatingWhat is a whole house fan? Is this a standard part of an air conditioning system?
  Expert Answered by Nar Fine Carpentry on May 25, 2010
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  Answer3
  RatingDo ceiling fans really save energy?
  Expert Answered by Nar Fine Carpentry on May 10, 2010
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  Answers2
  RatingWho makes the best no-VOC paint: Mythic, Yolo Colorhouse, or Benjamin Moore?
  Expert Answered by Adkins and Sons Inc. on Mar 4, 2010
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  Answers3
  RatingWhat is a better insulation for green-minded homeowners: shredded blue jeans or spray foam insulation?
  Expert Answered by Four Points Consulting Group on Jan 18, 2010
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  Answer2
  RatingWhat is your best way of disposing of any extra Latex Paint.
  Expert Answered by Kellogg's Painting Company on Jan 15, 2010
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  Answers1
  RatingHow can I find salvaged wood to use in my home?
  Expert Answered by Factory Direct Floors, Inc. on Jan 13, 2010
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  RatingWhat are the various tax credits available for green and energy-efficient home improvements and remodels?
  Answered by Ryan H on Jan 4, 2010
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  RatingAre home solar panels worth it? Need advice of a solar panel expert.
  Expert Answered by Spectrum Fine Homes, Inc. on Dec 8, 2009
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  Answers2
  RatingWhat does it mean if a window is Energy Star qualified?
  Expert Answered by Moonworks Home Improvement on Dec 4, 2009
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  Answers4
  RatingWhich is the considered more green flooring type? Cork or Bamboo
  Expert Answered by Coles Fine Flooring on Nov 9, 2009
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  Answer2
  RatingWhat are the best certifications for green construction and green remodeling contractors?
  Expert Answered by Spectrum Fine Homes, Inc. on Oct 30, 2009
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  RatingWhat is the most cost effective green update you can make for your home?
  Expert Answered by Four Points Consulting Group on Oct 29, 2009
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  RatingCan someone tell me about NARI's Green Remodeling Program?
  Expert Answered by National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) on Oct 19, 2009
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  Answer2
  RatingWhat's the most durable green flooring?
  Expert Answered by Coles Fine Flooring on Oct 14, 2009
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  Answer3
  RatingWhat is the most eco-friendly, green flooring?
  Expert Answered by Coles Fine Flooring on Oct 14, 2009
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  Answer2
  RatingCan Jean from Timberlake Hardwood Floors or another flooring or green expert tell me more about cork floors?
  Expert Answered by Timberlake Hardwood Floors on Oct 14, 2009
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  Answer2
  RatingAre there environmental issues with Ipe flooring and furniture?
  Expert Answered by Timberlake Hardwood Floors on Oct 13, 2009
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  Answer1
  RatingHow are the "green" products holding up over time?
  Expert Answered by Sean B. Perkins Painting & Restoration on Oct 2, 2009
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  Answer0
  RatingHow much electricity do new windows save?
  Expert Answered by Sean B. Perkins Painting & Restoration on Oct 2, 2009
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  Answers5
  RatingWhat's more efficient LED lighting or Fluorescent lighting?
  Expert Answered by Spectrum Fine Homes, Inc. on Sep 29, 2009
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  Answer1
  RatingWhat is the most energy efficient lighting?
  Expert Answered by Spectrum Fine Homes, Inc. on Sep 29, 2009
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  Answer0
  RatingWhat exactly makes a house product green?
  Expert Answered by Spectrum Fine Homes, Inc. on Sep 25, 2009
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  RatingWhat does low-VOC mean in paints?
  Expert Answered by T Paul Sek on Sep 23, 2009
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  Answers0
  RatingWhat's going on with federal tax credits for going green?
  Posted in Going Green on Jul 9, 2010
• 0
  Answers0
  RatingDo any contractors or homeowners have an opinion on GE's green Geospring water heater?
  Posted in Going Green on Jun 28, 2010
• 0
  Answers0
  RatingHow bad are fireplaces for the environment?
  Posted in Going Green on Jun 10, 2010
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  Answers0
  RatingAny drawbacks to recycled glass countertops?
  Posted in Going Green on Jun 9, 2010
• 0
  Answers0
  RatingHow well do Schuco solar water heaters work? Any non-obvious concerns to be aware of before buying a solar water heater?
  Posted in Going Green on May 20, 2010
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  Answers0
  RatingHow much does shredded blue jean insulation cost?
  Posted in Going Green on May 19, 2010
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  Answers0
  RatingCan some pros or homeowners tell me about vent-free gas fireplace appliances?
  Posted in Going Green on Jan 20, 2010
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  Answers0
  RatingWhalePower fans: does anyone know when these will be available?
  Posted in Going Green on Jan 20, 2010
• 0
  Answers0
  RatingReclaimed wood vendors online? Any recommendations?
  Posted in Going Green on Jan 14, 2010
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  Answers0
  RatingHow can I tell if salvaged wood is high quality or not damaged?
  Posted in Going Green on Dec 16, 2009
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  Answers0
  RatingDoes it make sense to replace my water heater?
  Posted in Going Green on Dec 16, 2009
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  RatingHow much does a thermographic inspection with infrared video cost?
  Posted in Going Green on Dec 10, 2009
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  RatingWhat wastes less water: baths or showers with low-flow shower heads?
  Posted in Going Green on Dec 10, 2009
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  RatingDo Duraflame logs or Pine Mountain java logs burn cleaner?
  Posted in Going Green on Dec 9, 2009
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  RatingIs it true that LED bulbs are 90% more efficient than incandescent bulbs?
  Posted in Going Green on Dec 8, 2009
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  RatingCan someone tell me more about the use of fluorescent and LED lighting in homes?
  Posted in Going Green on Nov 15, 2009
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  RatingDoes soy cushioning last as long as traditional foam furniture cushioning?
  Posted in Going Green on Nov 10, 2009
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  RatingHas anyone purchased or suggested any pieces from La-Z-Boy's Eco-Comfort line?
  Posted in Going Green on Nov 10, 2009
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  RatingWhat are the best sustainable building materials?
  Posted in Going Green on Nov 9, 2009
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  RatingCan somebody tell me about the National Association of Home Builders' National Green Building Standard?
  Posted in Going Green on Nov 9, 2009

Newest Highest Rated Unanswered

• Does California's CalGreen legislation that goes into effect January 2011 affect remodels or just new construction?
  Posted in Going Green on Jul 30, 2010
• What is Trex decking made of? Is Trex a green decking material?
  Posted in Going Green on Jun 30, 2010
• Can Sherwin-Williams PLEASE change their un-eco-friendly logo?
  Answered in Going Green on Jun 26, 2010
• Does Icestone or Vetrazzo make better recycled glass countertops?
  Answered in Going Green on Jun 10, 2010
• Any firsthand info on Water Saver Technologies' AQUS Water Recycling System?
  Answered in Going Green on Jun 10, 2010
• What is the best way to set up a compost bin?
  Answered in Going Green on May 29, 2010
• Can anyone tell me about daylighting or natural light systems, such as those made by Solatube and Velux?
  Answered in Going Green on May 28, 2010
• What is a whole house fan? Is this a standard part of an air conditioning system?
  Answered in Going Green on May 25, 2010
• Do ceiling fans really save energy?
  Answered in Going Green on May 10, 2010
• Who makes the best no-VOC paint: Mythic, Yolo Colorhouse, or Benjamin Moore?
  Answered in Going Green on Mar 4, 2010

Newest Highest Rated Unanswered

• What does low-VOC mean in paints?
  Answered in Going Green on Sep 23, 2009
• What's more efficient LED lighting or Fluorescent lighting?
  Answered in Going Green on Sep 29, 2009
• What is the best way to set up a compost bin?
  Answered in Going Green on May 29, 2010
• Which is the considered more green flooring type? Cork or Bamboo
  Answered in Going Green on Nov 9, 2009
• What is the most cost effective green update you can make for your home?
  Answered in Going Green on Oct 29, 2009
• What is a whole house fan? Is this a standard part of an air conditioning system?
  Answered in Going Green on May 25, 2010
• Do ceiling fans really save energy?
  Answered in Going Green on May 10, 2010
• What is a better insulation for green-minded homeowners: shredded blue jeans or spray foam insulation?
  Answered in Going Green on Jan 18, 2010
• Are home solar panels worth it? Need advice of a solar panel expert.
  Answered in Going Green on Dec 8, 2009
• What is the most eco-friendly, green flooring?
  Answered in Going Green on Oct 14, 2009

Newest Highest Rated Unanswered

• What's going on with federal tax credits for going green?
  Posted in Going Green on Jul 9, 2010
• Do any contractors or homeowners have an opinion on GE's green Geospring water heater?
  Posted in Going Green on Jun 28, 2010
• How bad are fireplaces for the environment?
  Posted in Going Green on Jun 10, 2010
• Any drawbacks to recycled glass countertops?
  Posted in Going Green on Jun 9, 2010
• How well do Schuco solar water heaters work? Any non-obvious concerns to be aware of before buying a solar water heater?
  Posted in Going Green on May 20, 2010
• How much does shredded blue jean insulation cost?
  Posted in Going Green on May 19, 2010
• Can some pros or homeowners tell me about vent-free gas fireplace appliances?
  Posted in Going Green on Jan 20, 2010
• WhalePower fans: does anyone know when these will be available?
  Posted in Going Green on Jan 20, 2010
• Reclaimed wood vendors online? Any recommendations?
  Posted in Going Green on Jan 14, 2010
• How can I tell if salvaged wood is high quality or not damaged?
  Posted in Going Green on Dec 16, 2009