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These five tune-up items will prompt improvements in the health, safety, comfort, durability, and energy efficiency of your homes.
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The new Purity Interior Zero VOC stain from Ontario-based Sansin Corp. is the company’s first water-based interior wood stain to feature a base free of VOCs that penetrates both soft and hard woods.
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The organic treats on the menu aren't the only attraction at this sustainable seaside eatery.
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Woodharbor. CastPointe frameless cabinetry is crafted with Environmentally Preferred Products made from 100% recycled material and compliant with California CARB regulations for formaldehyde emissions. The cabinetry is available with a low-VOC, formaldehyde-free topcoat available in 38 spray stain...
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Smith and Fong. Sideways, the company’s first line of engineered hardwood flooring, is available in indigenous American species of maple, beech, birch, cherry, and hackberry. The pre-finished flooring is urea formaldehyde–free, California Section 01350–compliant, and FSC-certified. The click-lock...
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Bosch. The Vision line of full-size (3.31-cubic-foot) laundry equipment is rated to use 13 gallons of water per load, achieving an MEF of 2.52 and a WF of 4.5 (both 40% better than 2009 thresholds). EcoSmart sensors and intelligent controls continuously analyze the wash cycle and automatically...
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LG. The WM2701HV model offers a 4.5-cubic-foot-capacity stainless steel tub to reduce the number of loads; it automatically senses water hardness and detergent level, adjusting cycle length and water level to maximize efficiency. The washer achieves an MEF rating of 2.57 and a WF of 3.4, or nearly...
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Frigidaire. The Affinity series laundry set is rated for a modified energy factor (MEF) of 2.31 and a water factor (WF) of 3.8, or about 28% and 97% better than current thresholds, respectively. The washer offers spin cycles up to 1,100 rpm and purports a 25-minute wash cycle among 25 wash options...
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Kirei. Coco tiles are made with reclaimed coconut shells, low-VOC resins, and a sustainably harvested wood backer. Tiles in the Sumatra collection feature a variety of styles and textures that can lend a tropical look or a modern feel. They can be used for a range of applications, including walls...