in the Stacks
Your local Books-A-Million, Barnes&Noble, etc. are great places to go to have a cup of coffee and browse the latest periodicals for greener home information. Or grab a cup and enjoy reading online articles found in the ezines. Either way you can keep up with the latest greener home trends. Listed below are a number of magazines that, at one time or another, have found their ways onto Morgantown magazine racks. When we specifically find a magazine locally, we'll list the store's name. Sometimes we have only garnered articles of interest from their websites. Either way, we've listed only articles that may be of help to those living in Morgantown though many of the others unlisted could be good sources of inspiration.
our regular sources
- ecoLogical Home Ideas
- This Old House
- Bob Vila ezine
- Smart Home Owner
- Innovative Home
- Natural Home
- E: the Environmental Magazine
- Fine Homebuilding
current greener home articles
- Natural Home (at Books-A-Million) - January/February 2008
- Solar Power Made Simple: ranging from easy to complex, here are four painless ways to capture the sun.
- 5 Great Ways to Save Energy: These home products save time, money and the planet.
- How Green is your Laundry Room? Your washing machine may do a number on sains, but it's also doing a number on the environment - and your energy bill. We'll get you back on track in no time, sans ketchup stains. Also contains good information about laundry detergents.
- You'll also find some good general information in these two articles: What's in a Remodel? and Green Grows in Brooklyn, Part VII.
- A Kitchen Garden: Fresh herbs on the kitchen windowsill reward you with flavor, fragrance and foliage.
- Finally, you can find great tips on cutting standby energy loss, water-saving tips, a
energy audit, and a recipe for a non-toxic hardwood floor cleaner.
- Energy-Smart Homes (at Books-A-Million) - Winter 2008
- The Best of FineHomebuilding
- This issue is packed with great information on creating an energy-efficient home. Every article is useful so here's just a sampling of what's here.
- Weatherstripping: Choose the right products to seal off drafts around windows and doors.
- Get the Right Replacement Windows: They're a big investment with a big potential payoff. Here's what you need to know about types, warranties, comfort, and installation.
- Design a Home That Keeps You Cool, Naturally: Let in the breeze, keep out the sun, and stay comfortable when things heat up outside.
- Making Sense of Housewraps: These plastic-based barriers help to keep wind and water at bay, but only if you choose the right product and install it correctly.
- Efficient Houses Need Fresh Air: Tight houses are energy efficient, but they need to breathe to be healthful and comfortable.
- What Does Green Really Mean? Rising energy costs, climate change, and a new social conscience are complicating the way we build.
- Innovative Home (at Books-A-Million) - Winter 2007
- IH has changed its focus to bring, "the green facets of modern design to the forefront".
- Green House: An important first step, selecting site and orientation set the groundwork for building a sustainable home.
- Tips & Tricks: Although modest, these green modifications are proof positive that small changes can have a big impact.