Home air quality / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

Drywall and construction dust during home renovations
Cleaning and maintenance

Tips for keeping air clean during home renovations

...home Building Guide and these pages here:  Tips for staying on budget during renovations Choosing safe paints to protect indoor air quality Non-toxic natural finishing oil for wood that protect indoor air quality The benefits of deconstructing homes for future use Learn here how to carry out green kitchen ren...

Interior design and furnishing

Flame retardants in furnishings - an unnecessary and serious health risk

...homes, learn more about green home building on the pages below and in the Ecohome Green Building Guide. Where to find non-toxic interior furnishings What you need to know about protecting your home indoor air quality See the first LEED V4 Platinum house in Canada All about home rating systems and which is best ...

Why build LEED?
LEED Homes

Why build LEED?

...home? It's a great way to distinguish yourself from competitors. Having built a LEED certified home gives you credibility with future clients, whether they choose to certify their homes or not. Homebuyers are increasingly asking about health issues and operational costs when making home purchases. LEED Certified homes ...