The Green Parent

by Karen Adams Sustainable Concept House the true grit film My husband and I bought a ½ acre lot in the Texas Hill Country about 4 years ago.  When we were talking about our “dream” house, we had the same vision-for it to be as independent as possible for water, to be super energy efficient [...]

Need a new addition to accommodate your family’s new addition? Or maybe you’re just looking to update the look of your kitchen or bathroom. Thinking green while remodeling or adding on to your home can improve the air quality, energy efficiency, and comfort of your home while saving you a fortune on future energy, water, [...]

There are tons of exciting new green options for folks interested in building or remodeling their home. Even if you aren’t going to DIY your project, take a look at the U.S. Green Building Council’s website. The USGBC has develed an eco-savvy rating system called LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) that serves as [...]