Impact

As rising energy costs continue to put strain on homeowner budgets (especially as we head into cooler months), saving energy is not only a...

This past weekend we had the chance to check out our city’s monthly summer Really Really Free Market — as in, yes, everything...

Happy Earth Day! Although when I was younger, we had a saying — “Every day is Earth day.” Kinda true, right? We talk a...

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...

There’s no denying it–going green is all the rage these days. But when it comes to making your home an environmentally...

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

Who doesn’t love lists? To-do lists, top 10 lists (especially the David Letterman variety) — they’re informative and...

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...

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

We’ve been looking forward to the 2010 Greenbuild Expo in Chicago for a few months now and it definitely didn’t disappoint....