Green Home
From materials and products to clever, everyday practical information, read on to learn more about green home living.
Debris Disposal 101: A Guide To Managing Renovation Waste
How to get cash for your trash—and other money-saving ways to reduce renovation waste while remaining legally compliant.
How Eight Homeowners Save Over $12,275 on Energy
How do they do it? By putting power-saving technologies to work inside their homes. You can do the same
Keep Mold From Taking Hold
Mold spores are a problem anywhere it's humid, but in post-Katrina New Orleans, the scourge was hard to beat; here's how the owner of the TOH TV NOLA project did it
How to Recycle Your Old Carpet
Government and industry efforts help you keep the carpet out of the landfill
Eco-Friendly Holiday Decorations
Deck the halls with these stylish and recycled, all-natural, eco-friendly items
The Recycled, Repurposed, Nontoxic House
How one couple remodelled and expanded a 1940 cottage with their children's future in mind
Car That Doubles as a Backup Generator for Your House
A California utility develops a plug-in hybrid that keeps the house lights on for you
Salvaging the Good Stuff
When an old house faces demolition, a deconstruction crew offers an alternative to the landfill: Unbuild it piece by piece to preserve and recycle its period materials
54 Simple Ways To Go Green
Here are some low-cost steps to take around the house to reduce your carbon footprint and lower your monthly bills.
5 of the Best Nontoxic Cleaners You Aren't Using
The question is why? After all, they're within reach-right in your kitchen cupboard.
A Comprehensive Guide to Solar Hot Water Systems
Solar water heating can save you as much as 80% on your water bill. Here's what you need to know about solar hot water systems.
How to Install Radon Mitigation
An odorless gas, radon can pose serious health risks without you even realizing it. Learn how to install radon mitigation to keep you safe.
How To Choose a Carbon Monoxide Detector
Learn how to choose the best carbon monoxide detector for your home with our guide covering key features, sensor types, and more.
Green Roofs: A Sustainable Solution for Modern Buildings
Who says your garden has to be on the ground? An environmentally friendly trend grows insulating, air-improving vegetation—on rooftops.
S4 E21: Energy Efficiency Special
Richard installs an instantaneous water heater. Roger shows how proper planting of deciduous and evergreen trees can help reduce heating and cooling costs. Tom insulates the walls of a Victorian. Tom demonstrates how to add fiberglass insulation to an attic.
Planning a Green Remodel
Tackling any redo is difficult, but making it an eco-friendly one adds to the challenge. Here are some lessons learned from TOH TV's newest project
Green-Home Resolutions
Giving up carbs and quitting smoking are hard. Saving money, conserving energy, and making the world a better place are easy
Recycling Vintage Registers
Put decorative relics of turn-of-the-century central heating to reuse in your house
Mold!
It's not only nasty, it's dangerous—to you and your property. Learn how to prevent and combat mold.
Creating a Safe, Healthy Playroom
Playrooms made with healthy, fun, durable, eco-friendly materials
How To Safely Rid Your Home of Asbestos, Lead, and Mold
Learn how to responsibly rid your house of three major health and environmental hazards, either on your own or with the pros.
Clean the Air in Your House
The stuff you breathe inside your home might be as filthy as an L.A. smog storm. Here's what you can do about it
Central Vacuums
Explore the benefits of central vacuum systems. Learn about installation, maintenance, and why they're a efficient way to clean your home.
Invisible Peril
Why you may be breathing poison gas from your garage—and what to do about it
Earth-Friendly Flooring
10 options for the eco-minded remodeler
4 Types of Whole House Air Filters
Whole house and portable filters trap dust, pollen, and more to clear the air and improve indoor air quality.
Recycling Paint Thinner: Everything You Need to Know
Throwing out paint thinner after a single use is a waste of money and harmful to the environment. Here's how to recycle it effectively.
How Whole House Vacuums Work
Wondering if installing a central vacuum system is worth it? Here’s everything you need to know about them.
Breathing Easier
Simple, low-cost ways to make the air in your home cleaner and healthier.