Kitchen / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

How to Fix a Leaky or Dripping Faucet Easily
Bathrooms

How to fix a leaky faucet for under $1 (and stop that tap dripping!)

...kitchen faucets work pretty much the same way, they can each need some repairs over time, especially replacing their sealing washer. And it's a lot more sustainable and cheaper to repair a faucet than to throw it away and buy and install a new one. The other advantage to fixing an older faucet is that older ones are of...

Laminate Kitchen countertops can be beautiful & green too - Counter by Formica
Kitchens

Choosing green kitchen countertops for sustainable homes Including LEED v4 & Passive House PHIUS+ certified

...kitchens and bathrooms. See the recyled quartz kitchen counter install in the Edelweiss House here Recycled quartz counter tops are very resistant and sustainable © Dekton Composite paper kitchen counters Yeah, we know that’s a hard one to figure at first; paper is not something you think of when looking for durable ...

How much do sustainable green kitchen countertops cost?
Kitchens

Pricing green kitchen countertops - there's never been a bigger choice of sustainable kitchen counters

...kitchen countertop? As a professional cabinetmaker, I have often been asked how much a kitchen costs. There is no accurate answer of course, though when pressed, I would have to say somewhere between $18-30,000. The size of your kitchen, material choices and your taste in finishing makes it impossible to be more accura...

Cambrian Black Granite counter tops for Kitchen & Bathroom counters
Kitchens

Black granite countertops and counters from Quebec, Canada

...kitchens and bathrooms Choosing the right countertop for your kitchen or bathroom is one of the biggest decisions in a kitchen renovation. Homeowners across Canada are often faced with a dizzying array of materials, but natural stone, especially granite, remains a top contender for its timeless appeal and rugged durabi...