What do you see when you picture a “green” home? Perhaps you imagine a house with solar panels and a wind turbine, or a simple home that conserves resources and has energy efficient appliances. If you ask Alan Gillespie, founder of Heartland Homes, he will tell you that energy efficiency is only one piece of [...]
Visit the Builders St. Louis Home and Garden Show this weekend for green home design inspiration Ten years ago, you were green if you recycled your plastics and insulated your attic. Five years ago, we were told to change to CFL light bulbs and buy a hybrid car. Now, in the spring of 2010, America’s [...]
What do you do if you’re into sustainability and green living – but realize that the major influencers are male? Well, if you’re Cheryl Janis, you step up and add your voice to the mix. Cheryl, an award-winning interior designer known for her attention to detail and green designs, embarked on a blogging journey at [...]