Green Remodeling : Changing the World One Room at a Time14 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.
  
  











  



  
Good Green Kitchens6 reviews
Jennifer Roberts

Gibbs Smith, Publisher, 2006

Green is beautiful

+ Green design anyone can afford
+ Best green kitchen resource
+ Good Green Kitchens
  
  











  



  
Green Building A to Z: Understanding the Language of Green Building4 reviews
Jerry Yudelson

New Society Publishers, 2007

An indispensable and accurate guide for green building!

+ Going "Green" Is In
+ A good introduction
+ Absolute Zealot
  
  











  



  
The Renewable Energy Handbook: A Guide to Rural Energy Independence, Off-Grid and Sustainable Living20 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).
  
  











  



  
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!
  
  











  



  
Easy Green Living: The Ultimate Guide to Simple, Eco-Friendly Choices for You and Your Home15 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!
  
  











  



  
Go Green, Live Rich: 50 Simple Ways to Save the Earth and Get Rich Trying30 reviews
David Bach, Hillary Rosner

Broadway, 2008

Hug Trees, Get Rich

+ nice book
+ my review
+ Going green for fun and profit
  
  











  



  
The Solar House: Passive Heating and Cooling21 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
  
  











  



  
Gorgeously Green: 8 Simple Steps to an Earth-Friendly Life65 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."
  
  











  



  
Green Living: The E Magazine Handbook for Living Lightly on the Earth14 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
  
  











  



  
Living Green: A Practical Guide to Simple Sustainability19 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 ...
  
  











  



  
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!
  
  











  



  
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...
  
  











  



  
Green Chic: Saving the Earth in Style12 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!
  
  











  



  
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.
  
  











  



  
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 ...
  
  











  



  
The Green Book: The Everyday Guide to Saving the Planet One Simple Step at a Time50 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, ...
  
  











  



  
Good Green Homes10 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 ...
  
  











  



  
It's Easy Being Green: A Handbook for Earth-Friendly Living18 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"
  
  











  



  
The Lazy Environmentalist: Your Guide to Easy, Stylish, Green Living18 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!!!