Remodelista - Remodelista: The Low-Impact Home

“Easy ideas . . . . The kind of guidebook we reference again and again. . . with recommendations for every single room in the house.” —Real Simple Learn how to make planet-friendly choices at home with the design experts of Remodelista.com Remodelista: The Low-Impact Home gives clear guidance and inspiration for creating a home that’s both sustainable and stylish. The book features room-by-room tips for reducing your environmental footprint, as well as tours of artful living quarters belonging to people who interpret low-impact living in a myriad of ways, from a remodeled apartment inspired by the Slow Food movement to a tree-house cabin to a multigenerational courtyard compound. Both a visual delight and an invaluable resource, the book includes: Low-impact remodeling ideas and approaches for every room Best practices for choosing planet-friendly household essentials, from lightbulbs to sofas The lowdown on composting, energy-efficient appliances, insulation, HVAC, roofing, and more Guidelines for a low-impact remodel How to recycle or donate your castoffs so they don’t end up in the landfill The Vintage 75: favorite tried-and-true objects for everyday use