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Sustainable Kitchen Inspiration and Ideas

Posted by John Noriega on Wednesday, June 30, 2010,

If are thinking of doing a kitchen renovation and need some ideas of where you can go green, look no further. The HGTV green dream home giveaway consisted of a green home in California that features many sustainable materials and products. Some highlights of the kitchen include quartz countertops, engineered wood flooring, energy star appliances, and glass tile back splash.

Okay, so the Green Dream Home is not the most sustainable house featuring the most sustainable kitchen but it was b...

Sustainable Countertop Materials

Posted by John Noriega on Tuesday, May 4, 2010,

Modern Eco Friendly Countertops -- When considering a green kitchen or bathroom renovation, it is important to understand what makes a sustainable countertop and what materials are available. Also a large portion of a kitchen renovation budget could be consumed by the countertop you choose to install. Fortunately, eco friendly countertops are available for a range of prices; including do-it-yourself options that can save you thousands.

Many countertop materials such as granite and marble...

Partial Green Kitchen Renovations

Posted by John Noriega on Thursday, April 22, 2010,

Traditionally the kitchen is the focal point of any home, and it is often the first place that homeowner’s seek to renovate with intentions of increasing the equity of their home. While green kitchen renovations typically cost between 10 and 25k dollars, they really do result in immediate economic return through lowered utility bills and will increase the value of your home when it’s time to sell. Some may shy away from green kitchen renovations because of the costly initial investment....
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