Green Building and Remodeling For Dummies

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Build an eco-friendly home with ease.

This book is perfect for anyone looking to create a sustainable home but doesn't know where to start. With step-by-step guidance, readers will learn how to identify green materials, size up potential sites, and put together a green team within their budget. The unique feature of this book is the list of ten green things to do on every project and ten things you can do right now in your home in order to go green, making sustainable living accessible and achievable for all.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Green Building and Remodeling For Dummies

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ISBN: 9780470175590
Date of Publication: 2008-01-07
Format: Paperback
Goodreads rating: 3.57
(rated by 47 readers)

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Want to build responsibly, reduce waste, and help preserve the environment?
Green Building & Remodeling For Dummies is your friendly, step-by-step guide to every facet of this Earth-friendly method of construction. Building a home-even a green home-uses plenty of resources and energy. This practical, hands-on book shows you how to build or remodel conscientiously, whether your dream home is a simple remodel or a brand-new multimillion-dollar mansion.
You'll start by identifying green materials and sizing up potential systems and construction sites. You'll weigh the pros and cons of popular green building methods and identify opportunities for saving money in the long run. Need to find some green professionals to assist you in your venture? We'll help you do that, too. This book will also help you discover how to:




Understand the lifecycle of building materials
Choose the right system for your green building project
Put together a green team
Work within your budget
Use green building methods and sustainable systems
Speed construction and reduce energy use and waste
Refinish old fixtures and materials
Beware of asbestos and lead-paint hazards
Avoid costly mistakes


Complete with lists of ten green things to do on every project and ten things you can do right now in your home in order to go green, Green Building & Remodeling For Dummies is your one-stop guide to planning and building the home you've always wanted.


Author: Eric Corey Freed
Format: Paperback
Number of Pages: 384
Publisher: John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Publication Date: 07 Jan 2008
 

Build an eco-friendly home with ease.

This book is perfect for anyone looking to create a sustainable home but doesn't know where to start. With step-by-step guidance, readers will learn how to identify green materials, size up potential sites, and put together a green team within their budget. The unique feature of this book is the list of ten green things to do on every project and ten things you can do right now in your home in order to go green, making sustainable living accessible and achievable for all.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.