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Greening Your Home: Sustainable Options for Every System in Your House
  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 features:
- A wealth of green building and remodeling options for homeowners
- Photographs and information on green products and systems and their advantages
Table of Contents
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
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.
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PRODUCT DETAILS:- Publisher: McGraw-Hill — 2008
- Author: Clayton Bennett
- Binding: Paperback — 6 x 9 inches
- Pages: 154 — Black & white photos
- ISBN: 9780071499095
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