Tag Archives: green-home living

GREEN BUILDING AFTER HOURS!

Posted on May 4, 2011 by John

Come learn about what Built Green is doing in Whatcom County. Enjoy refreshments, network with builders, design professionals and people interested in Building Green. There will be a brief presentation about the High Efficiency Home being built for KCLT This … Continue reading →

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The Wonders of Oneness: The Power of Community

Posted on January 24, 2011 by John

Has anyone attended the Sustainable Living Center series? The current series is entitled The Wonders of Oneness. It is a film series that focuses on peak oil resilience, community building and growing food locally in addition to other sustainable practices. … Continue reading →

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4 Tips for Choosing Green Decor

Posted on January 21, 2011 by John

Now that your eco-friendly timber frame home is complete and you are ready to begin decorating stay on the path of green home living. The best thing to outfit your timber frame home with is green decor. Just like your … Continue reading →

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MLK Day of Service at Whatcom Creek

Posted on January 11, 2011 by John

In celebration of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Day of Service the Noosack Salmon Enhancement along with the City of Bellingham Parks Volunteer Program will serve Bellingham parks on Monday January 17th. The groups will work to remove non-native and … Continue reading →

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Let Your Walls Clean the Air

Posted on December 10, 2010 by John

How would you like to rid your home of strong odors from cooking, VOCs, and other air-borne pollutants by doing nothing? All you have to do is sit back and let your walls clean the air in your home. We’re … Continue reading →

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Home Winterizing Tips

Posted on December 1, 2010 by John

The temperature is steadily dropping all over, which in turn will make you want to fire up the heat. Instead increasing the amount of energy you use in your home but turning up the heat, warm your home in a … Continue reading →

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New Type of Sustainable Countertops

Posted on November 19, 2010 by John

Looking for new ways to improve your green home living? There is a new trend in sustainable living that will fit directly in with your kitchen. Wondering if we are talking about some new eco-friendly material? No, simply cork used … Continue reading →

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Get Your Green On at the Seattle Home Show

Posted on October 6, 2010 by John

If you are looking to see the latest in green home technology and products then the 12th Annual Seattle Home Show 2 is the place to be. The show, entitled Get Your Green On, will display hundreds of green home … Continue reading →

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Poll Results: What's Your Favorite?

Posted on September 24, 2010 by John

About a month ago we asked you, our readers, to take our latest poll and choose which our our timber frame designs is your favorite. The results are in and there is a three-way tie for your favorite frame. The … Continue reading →

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How Big is Your Water Footprint?

Posted on September 22, 2010 by John

Fresh off of Water Week 2010 do you have a better understanding of the water resources here in Whatcom County? With water conservation on the brain we stumbled upon a Water Footprint Calulator on National Geographic. Did you know that … Continue reading →

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