Houses

This past weekend my husband and I were able to participate in Dayton’s Urban Nights community event, during which many downtown...

If you want to lower your energy costs and make your home more energy-efficient, there are a lot of little steps you can take: switching...

Who doesn’t love a good top 10 list? David Letterman, I’m looking at you! Product lists are especially helpful if you’re...

When you hear the term VOC, you probably think of paint, right? Us, too. But the truth is that volatile organic compounds can be found in...

You probably know all of the common ways to reduce your energy consumption: regularly check for water leaks, keep lights off when not in...

One of the most effective ways to build green is to use salvaged materials. The great thing about salvage is it can be small (a piece of...

In February we were invited to the Passive House in Yellow Springs, Ohio’s open house. Hosted by both the new owners and the...

We’ve talked about energy audits before here at C&H–they’re a great option if you want to gauge your home’s...

Painting building roofs white is a movement that’s slowly catching on in big cities. A light-colored roof reflects light, rather...

This post comes to you courtesy of the “warm fuzzies” department. Habitat for Humanity, one of the more recognized...

Back in the fall we shared with you the first Passive House in Ohio. Recently, after news that the house had been successfully completed...