http://www.getwithgreen.com Green Home Improvement Tue, 11 Nov 2008 05:02:03 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en It's not easy finding green help these days, but it is getting easier.  Not only are more architecture schools and environmental programs out there focusing on green building, but, finding these graduates as well as seasoned architects with the eco-friendly passion is becoming more realistic. When my husband and I graduated ... http://www.getwithgreen.com/2008/11/10/how-do-you-find-an-architect-that-knows-green-home-remodel-and-design/ We brought your attention to the eco-friendly Knoll Systems GSZ67 whole house distributed music amplifier-controller a few months back.   Well if you are looking to have music delivered throughout your home as part of your remodel, and stay eco-friendly by reducing power consumption in the process, then you need to check out the new and even more affordable ... http://www.getwithgreen.com/2008/10/29/knoll-systems-gives-your-home-music-while-using-less-power/ Allow the sun to power your home or business by using Open Energy Corp's solar roof tiles. With an Energy crisis on the brink in the US, consumers are asking more questions and demanding responsibility and answers.  Open Energy Corp is offering solutions to homeowners, business owners, and institutions alike: solar ... http://www.getwithgreen.com/2008/10/28/solar-roof-tiles-by-open-energy-corp/ Is your energy bill scary? Slaying energy vampires during your remodel can help you and Americans save millions. In the spirit of Halloween, the EPA today warns us all to be on the watch for lurking energy vampires - or vampire power. These are the electronics and adapters that consume electricity when ... http://www.getwithgreen.com/2008/10/27/scary-energy-bills-rid-yourself-of-vampire-power-in-2009/ With all of the recent gloom and doom mortgage news in America, I was surprised to hear soft murmurs about a dim light on the horizon.  Green mortgages, or energy efficient mortgages. My journey to find the mythical green mortgage was not an easy one.  My fingers ached from repeated online ... http://www.getwithgreen.com/2008/10/23/greening-your-mortgage-energy-efficient-mortgages-eems/ If you're looking to buy or install cork flooring, this article is a comprehensive guide to the top ten must knows of cork flooring, and it will also provide you with 20 informative sites on cork. 10 things you must know about cork flooring: 1.      Cork flooring is made from the Bark that is ... http://www.getwithgreen.com/2008/10/20/10-things-you-must-know-about-cork-flooring-informative-cork-sites/ Tickle us green when we discovered that Green Eco Services listed GetWithGreen in their Top 10 Recommended Green Building Blogs.  Number two to be exact. Green Eco Services is a comprehensive website complete with a green services blog and green services listings by state and category.  They bill themselves as “your ... http://www.getwithgreen.com/2008/10/19/630/ California Paints is now offering Elements, a new line of paints that are zero VOC, GreenWise Certified, and follow LEED guidelines. Considered to last longer than ordinary zero VOC paints, Elements paint, is made with Microban Technology.  California Paints explains that this eco-friendly technology "contains a unique anti-bacterial additive that creates an ... http://www.getwithgreen.com/2008/10/19/elements-new-from-california-paints-eco-friendly-zero-voc-finish/ The eco-friendly view from Marvin Windows & Doors. I was twelve when I ordered my first Marvin Window & Door brochure. I know, starting a bit early right? At the time I was obsessed with designing floor plans and loved to pour over my mother's Better Homes & Gardens magazines. It's ... http://www.getwithgreen.com/2008/10/18/marvin-windows-doors-a-greener-view/ Financing your remodel is more difficult with the state of our economy (speaking from experience), and if you are like me you are looking for all opportunities to secure additional funding to make your remodel what you have always dreamed it would be.   To help, The Home Depot is offering up a $5,000+ prize and more ... http://www.getwithgreen.com/2008/10/17/win-big-money-for-your-remodel-from-the-home-depot/