"Kitchen renovation"

Kitchen renovation / Green Building & Sustainable Home Renovation Information & Advice

Paints, finishes and natural coatings

Natural wood finishing oil is non toxic too

Being safe to breathe, natural oils are suitable and safe for pretty much everyone, but of particular value in the homes of pregnant women, young children and newborns, and anyone with respiratory issues or chemical sensitivities. Food safe oils are a great choice for sealing cutting boards or butcher-block counters, ...

Concept and design

Important tips for a successful build or renovation

Make a realistic building budget and schedule This is, without a doubt, the starting point to a successful build - don’t underestimate the time and money it will take to complete a build or renovation. Even professional contractors tend to underestimate the costs and duration of a project. Get advice from multiple prof...

Interiors

Are laminate countertops good for a sustainable green home?

...kitchen and bathroom countertops The definition of an eco-friendly counter top or a green kitchen countertop will vary from person to person depending on what exactly you are looking for. That could mean it is made with sustainably harvested materials, recycled materials, food-safe surfaces, formaldehyde-free and low V...

Kitchens

Formaldehyde-free green kitchen cabinetry for a non-toxic home - price comparisons

...kitchen © Ecohome Beautiful non-toxic Custom kitchen renovation by River Woodworks © Ecohome Custom green kitchen renovation by River Woodworks © Ecohome Formaldehyde-free kitchen cabinet renovation by River Woodworks © Ecohome Green kitchen cabinets in a Custom kitchen renov...

Kitchens

Granite counter tops

...Kitchen waste - design ideas for compost and recyling bins Quartz counter made from recycled glass and bottles Choosing the best kitchen counters - health and durability See here to learn about the benefits of a free Ecohome Network Membership, see here.

Kitchens

The Cosentino ECO is a kitchen countertop made of recycled plates, bottles and mirrors - video

...Kitchen waste - design ideas for compost and recyling bins Sustainable non-toxic green kitchen renovations Choosing the best kitchen counters - health and durability See here to learn about the benefits of a free Ecohome Network Membership