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Our Ice Dam - Frustrating, Expensive, and a bit of a Mystery
Posted by: Allison Friedman
If you've got an ice dam this winter, you're not alone. I heard a funny noise late at night in our kitchen… more...
0 replies | 728 views | Posted on: 02/06/2026
How are your Heat Pumps Doing this Winter: The Good, the Bad, & The Ugly?
Posted by: Allison Friedman
I don't want to gloat about my heat pumps entirely, believe me, as I just found out an older mini split we have… more...
2 replies | 1081 views | Posted on: 02/24/2026
Basics of Solar Electric Systems, a Free On Demand Webinar Hosted by PG&E
Posted by: Rate It Green Team
On Demand Course Title: Basics of Solar Electric Systems Host: Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) Avai… more...
0 replies | 941 views | Posted on: 12/24/2025
Posted by: Rate It Green Team
Brett little hosts this informative webinar comparing the more widely known residential energy ratings system… more...
0 replies | 947 views | Posted on: 12/17/2025
Creative "Make Up Air" Solution for Range Hoods by LG Squared
Posted by: Matt Hoots
One of the main issues with proper ventilation in high-performance homes is that what goes out must be replaced by what … more...
0 replies | 990 views | Posted on: 12/13/2025
Slab on Grade Vapor and Thermal Transition detail- An Example from LG Squared
Posted by: Matt Hoots
Check out this Instagram post from Rate It Green member Chris Laumer-Giddens of LG Squared. He explains why h… more...
1 replies | 982 views | Posted on: 12/13/2025
Posted by: Rate It Green Team
Are you interested in learning more about the mechanics of how we're going to measure and take key steps towards imp… more...
0 replies | 1216 views | Posted on: 02/03/2026
Introduction to Energy Management Systems, a Free On Demand 3-Part Course, Hosted by PG&E
Posted by: Rate It Green Team
On Demand Course Title: Introduction to Energy Management Systems Host: Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) … more...
0 replies | 1126 views | Posted on: 12/05/2025
Schneider’s Home Energy Management System (HEMS) - One App Can Do It All
Posted by: Rate It Green Team
Green Builder Matt Hoots of Sawhorse, Inc. continues to be impressed with Schneider’s systems to make home e… more...
0 replies | 5767 views | Posted on: 08/31/2025
Keep Cooking During Power Outages | Impulse Labs Induction Cooktop
Posted by: Rate It Green Team
The demand for induction cooktops continues to rise as more people discover the health, precision, and … more...
0 replies | 9425 views | Posted on: 01/08/2026
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I need a fabulous water-based poly or other eco floor coating
Posted by: Allison Friedman
I need a recommendation for a water-based poly. When I mentioned using a more environmentally friendly floor coating, I… more...
16 replies | 10532 views | Posted on: 05/13/2015
Posted by: StyroHome
If you attempt to build a "GREEN" home almost anywhere in America fo probably will run head-on to the Invisible Green Wa… more...
7 replies | 5932 views | Posted on: 10/08/2015
use of linoleum flooring in bathrooms
Posted by: Christine O.
Does anyone have any practical experience with linoleum, such as Marmoleum, in a bathroom? The general contractor with w
… more...6 replies | 10062 views | Posted on: 08/21/2017
Posted by: Steven Fitzgerald
The EPA Clean Power Plan is the nation’s first comprehensive effort to reduce carbon pollution from electric power pla… more...
5 replies | 5701 views | Posted on: 05/01/2015
Posted by: Louwrens van der Walt
Is there a company that supplies detailed drawings / specifications for the various green construction methods such as s
… more...5 replies | 4460 views | Posted on: 03/14/2019
Please help my Mother-In-Law with a simple Intro to MDF products :)
Posted by: Allison Friedman
My mother-in-law is building a new home, and she wants an introduction to the difference between MDF and "real wood." I… more...
4 replies | 4560 views | Posted on: 05/06/2015
How do you determine how "green" a cabinet is?
Posted by: Jonathan Cabinet Representative
When looking at purchasing cabinetry for you home or business, what do you look for? I look for domestically manufactur… more...
4 replies | 6076 views | Posted on: 06/04/2015
Green Building Myth Busting: Nope, You're Not Allergic to Wool (Video)
Posted by: Rate It Green Team
Matt Hoots is always ready to bust a myth. Recently, he was talking with Daman Dillon and Kristine Hart of C
4 replies | 10600 views | Posted on: 12/24/2020
Mini Split Compressor Placement in Cold Climates (Think about Snow and Other Conditions)
Posted by: Allison Friedman
It’s important to think about mini split condenser location in cold climates where it’s likely to snow, or r
… more...4 replies | 16766 views | Posted on: 02/03/2022
France Declares All New Rooftops Must Be Topped With Plants Or Solar Panels
Posted by: Chelsea W.
French environmentalists cheered as France passed a law mandating all new buildings being built in commercial zones must… more...
3 replies | 3509 views | Posted on: 05/27/2015
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