During the pandemic, the boom in the real estate market allowed many Americans to own a home of their own. This positive development in the real estate market resulted in the highest number of existing-home sales in more than a decade. For eco-conscious buyers, they have to work on enhancing their homes to make them sustainable.
We’ve seen the trend for bigger houses over the past years, but right now, the attention of homeowners shifted to smaller living spaces. In fact, many individuals and families are now deciding to build and live in houses less than 500 square feet of space. This trend is more popularly known as the tiny house
Sustainability has been a topic most companies and organizations have tackled for decades. The need to alter existing business models and sometimes create new ones for the sake of increasing sustainability is a heavily discussed topic. As a business owner, perhaps you’ve seen the benefits going green has to offer and would wish to apply
To care for our environment and strive for sustainability in everything we do is a responsibility everyone equally shares. We are all indebted to the environment that has provided us the means to achieve so much in this world, and it’s only right that we do our best to give back and ensure it remains
We have been dealing with a global climate crisis for several years now. The younger generation has been starting to speak up about these worldwide concerns. Young citizens like Greta Thunberg have started dedicating their time to addressing environmental injustices due to the older generation’s irresponsibility. This is a sign that we have to band together
The future is looking green sooner than most climate warriors anticipated. If there’s anything positive the pandemic achieved, it’s bringing awareness to more people about how the environment is intrinsically tied to the core of human existence. The only way for society to move forward from the pandemic with minimal risks on the horizon is
Your dream home should be more than just a place to live in. It should be a legacy to the future. As part of that goal, you should integrate as many green building practices into its making as possible. Besides helping preserve the environment, many of these earth-friendly techniques have additional benefits. Here is a
If you have large trees or any unused wooded areas on your property, put them to great use by making a woodland garden. These gardens offer a more relaxed and ‘natural’ look to your home, and the best part is, most of these plants are lower in maintenance and undeniably gorgeous. However, before planting, it’s
Remember Dorian, the Category 5 Atlantic hurricane that pounded the East Coast, parts of Canada, Barbados, and other North American countries in September 2019? What about the stifling heatwave that swept the Midwest and West Pacific regions, with Death Valley recording a 130º Fahrenheit temperature, in mid-August just this year? And there are still the
Most of the wood you see isn’t made of real wood — they’re made of plywood. In Australia, plywood is often the first choice in construction and carpentry — and for very solid reasons. Strong and Durable Plywood is strong and durable. In many cases, it can be stronger than actual wood. Natural wood has