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Green Remodeling : Changing the World One Room at a Time 14 reviews David R. Johnston, Kim Master
New Society Publishers, 2004
words from reformed contractor
+ For the "Green" remodler
Great book, covers vast majority of important topics, and written by ex-contractor with real-world experience and building knowledge. Def recommend.
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Good Green Kitchens 6 reviews Jennifer Roberts
Gibbs Smith, Publisher, 2006
Green is beautiful
+ Green design anyone can afford + Best green kitchen resource + Good Green Kitchens
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Green Building A to Z: Understanding the Language of Green Building 4 reviews Jerry Yudelson
New Society Publishers, 2007
An indispensable and accurate guide for green building!
+ Going "Green" Is In + A good introduction + Absolute Zealot
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The Renewable Energy Handbook: A Guide to Rural Energy Independence, Off-Grid and Sustainable Living 20 reviews William H. Kemp
Aztext Press, 2006
Awesome book!
+ The Renewable Energy Handbook + informative
Helpful and informative. Easy to understand diagrams and explanations in plain English (i.e. you don't have to be ultra-tech-savvy to understand it).
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Natural Remodeling for the Not-So-Green House: Bringing Your Home into Harmony with Nature (Natural Home & ... 20 reviews Carol Venolia, Kelly Lerner
Lark Books, 2006
Textbook potential
+ great book + Read this book before remodeling. + good ideas + Go get it! You will love it!
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Easy Green Living: The Ultimate Guide to Simple, Eco-Friendly Choices for You and Your Home 15 reviews Renee Loux
Rodale Books, 2008
My First Review
+ best of the bunch + A Must-Have for Green Living + Easy fun read filled with useful information, tips, and resources + great book!
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Go Green, Live Rich: 50 Simple Ways to Save the Earth and Get Rich Trying 30 reviews David Bach, Hillary Rosner
Broadway, 2008
Hug Trees, Get Rich
+ nice book + my review + Going green for fun and profit
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The Solar House: Passive Heating and Cooling 21 reviews Daniel D. Chiras
Chelsea Green Publishing Company, 2002
Amazing book - quite possibly the BEST on solar building
+ An excellent overview + Gives more detail than other books + A Great Reference for building + Good overview of passive solar designs
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Gorgeously Green: 8 Simple Steps to an Earth-Friendly Life 65 reviews Sophie Uliano
Collins Living, 2008
Life changing!
+ Informative + Great book
Your life will change for the better after reading this book, particularly, if you are new to the idea of "green."
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Green Living: The E Magazine Handbook for Living Lightly on the Earth 14 reviews E Magazine
Plume, 2005
the path of green living
+ Green Living: The E Magazine Handbook for Living Lightly on the Earth + Awesome book! + My Bible + good info for speeches and essays
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Living Green: A Practical Guide to Simple Sustainability 19 reviews Greg Horn
Freedom Press, 2006
Important Read...
+ Good Intro to Living Green
I first saw this book at my doctor's office, and knew I needed to add this to my ever growing library of books on 'greening' our lives. I've done extensive research on living healthier and less toxic lives. We recently completed building a green home and I give talks to groups about how ...
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The Consumer's Guide to Effective Environmental Choices: Practical Advice from the Union of Concerned ... 28 reviews Michael Brower, Warren Leon
Three Rivers Press, 1999
EVERYONE should read this book
+ Some good ideas + Short and practical
Impeccably researched, well-referenced, and very convincing. This book will convince the shrewdest skeptics. It focuses on high-impact habits, and doesn't harp on the little tiny details that don't make a big difference. A fantastic book; true to its title!
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The Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy: Achieving Energy Independence through Solar, Wind, Biomass and ... 11 reviews Dan Chiras
New Society Publishers, 2006
Very informative book.
+ Very interesting and readable book + Good review to renewable energy + The Homeowner's Guide to Renewable Energy: Achievi...
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Green Chic: Saving the Earth in Style 12 reviews Christie Matheson
Sourcebooks, Inc., 2008
Must read for those who want to go green without going birkenstocks & granola
+ Great Reference Book + Great book! + Go Green!
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Green Building & Remodeling For Dummies (For Dummies (Home & Garden)) 11 reviews Eric Corey Freed
For Dummies, 2007
Love the dummies
+ great idea book! + Excellent overall review of green building + Green building for dummies + Pretty good book.
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The Homeowner's Handbook to Energy Efficiency: A Guide to Big and Small Improvements John Krigger, Chris Dorsi
Saturn Resource Management, 2008
In The Homeowner's Guide to Energy Efficiency , John Krigger and Chris Dorsi help homeowners set realistic personal goals for reducing their energy consumption. Their methods for making homes more energy efficient will also improve comfort, safety, durability, and resale value. They guide readers through the process of assessing current energy usage and predicting the benefits and estimating the ...
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The Green Book: The Everyday Guide to Saving the Planet One Simple Step at a Time 50 reviews Elizabeth Rogers, Thomas M. Kostigen
Three Rivers Press, 2007
Should be a Reading Requirement
+ Going green
This book should be required reading for all Americans. In a practical non-preachy style, you'll be inspired to be greener! I was amazed at the simple things I can do to decrease my footprint, many without much of a sacrifice. The book is written in sections (such as beauty, home, shopping, ...
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Good Green Homes 10 reviews Jennifer Roberts
Gibbs Smith, Publisher, 2003
Real Homes that Make a Difference
+ A good start... + Good book
"A recent poll revealed that an astounding 96% of consumers are willing to pay more for green features in a home, and 91% feel that energy-efficient features in a new home were extremely or very important."
If you are planning to redecorate or remodel, Good Green Homes offers ideas, real-world ...
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It's Easy Being Green: A Handbook for Earth-Friendly Living 18 reviews Crissy Trask
Gibbs Smith, Publisher, 2006
Another chance to get down into the trenches and make a difference
+ A small handbook with some cool green ideas + Keeping being green easy for the uninformed + Informational for the newbie + Great Little Starter Guide to "Living Green"
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The Lazy Environmentalist: Your Guide to Easy, Stylish, Green Living 18 reviews Josh Dorfman
Stewart, Tabori & Chang, 2007
Going green made easy
+ It's easy to be lazy & green! + Small Changes multiplied by Millions Means a Network Effect of New Green Consumers + This is the Living Green Dictionary!!!
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