Format:
Book
Author:
Chiras, Daniel D.
Title:
Green home improvement : 65 projects that will cut utility bills, protect your health, help the environment / Daniel D. Chiras.
Publisher, Date:
Kingston, MA : RSMeans, ©2008.
Description:
xviii, 302 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Summary:
With energy costs rising and environmental awareness increasing, many people are looking to make their homes greener. This book makes it easy, with 65 projects and actual costs and projected savings that will help homeowners prioritize their green improvements.
Subjects:
Sustainable buildings -- Design and construction.
Dwellings -- Maintenance and repair.
Building materials -- Environmental aspects.
Buildings -- Energy conservation.
Green products.
Notes:
Includes index.
Contents:
Part I. Green home improvement projects : Green flooring, walls, countertops & cabinets : Cork flooring ; Bamboo flooring ; Reclaimed wood flooring ; All-natural linoleum flooring ; Laminate flooring ; Recycled-content tile ; Recycled-content carpet ; All-natural wool carpet ; Healthy paints, stains & finishes ; Green cabinetry -- Heating & cooling your home efficiently : Home energy audit ; Caulking & weather stripping ; Insulating your home ; Insulate while you paint ; Programmable thermostat ; Insulated shades & curtains ; Solar hot-air collector ; Energy-efficient furnace ; Energy-efficient boiler ; Heat pump & solar hot water ; Wood stove ; Pellet stove ; Fireplace insert ; Radiant barrier ; High-efficiency cooling systems ; Ceiling & solar attic fans ; Whole house fan ; Radon test & mitigation ; Energy-recovery ventilator -- Conserving water : Flushing your water heater ; Water heater blanket & pipe insulation ; Adjusting water heater temperature ; Water heater anode rod replacement ; Tankless water heater ; Solar hot-water systems ; Faucet aerators ; Water-efficient showerheads ; Water-efficient toilets -- Cutting electrical usage : Eliminating phantom loads ; Energy-efficient lighting ; Energy-efficient appliances & electronics ; Solar electricity ; Purchasing green power ; Timers & motion sensor light switches -- Green roofs, siding, doors & windows : Tubular skylights ; Environmentally friendly roofing ; Fiber-cement siding ; Repairing broken windows ; Storm windows ; Energy-efficient windows ; Storm doors ; Door sweeps ; Gutters & downspouts ; Grading & drainage -- Green paving, landscaping & pools : Green patios, walkways & driveways ; Composite decks & porches ; Recycled plastic / composite fencing ; Outdoor solar lighting ; Composting ; Infiltration ; basins for trees & shrubs ; Rainwater collection barrels ; Energy-efficient landscaping ; Drip irrigation system ; Rain & soil moisture sensors ; Solar pool heater & cover -- Part II. Building a new green home -- Part III. Appendix : Safety tips ; Glossary ; Resource guide.
LCCN:
2008298986
ISBN:
0876290934
9780876290934
Other Number:
238899648
System Availability:
2
Current Holds:
0
# Local items:
2
Control Number:
273121
Call Number:
720.47 Chiras
Course Reserves:
0
# Local items in:
2
# System items in:
2