Remodelista: The Low-Impact Home: A Sourcebook for Stylish, Eco-Conscious Living

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"Low-impact living is about making thoughtful, eco-friendly choices in your home. But being sustainable doesn't have to mean sacrificing style. That's where Remodelista comes in. In this comprehensive guide, they decode the secrets to creating a home that's good for the planet-and totally livable"--
The ultimate guide to designing an eco-conscious home, from the bestselling and authoritative Remodelista team.
Learn how to make planet-friendly choices at home with the design experts behind Remodelista.com There’s no reason to sacrifice beauty, because this hardworking visual guide reveals a personalized, future-minded approach to creating a sustainable—and stylish—home by emphasizing conscientious consumerism and climate-aware choices.   In this book, you’ll visit a remodeled apartment inspired by the Slow Food movement, a DIY tree-house cabin, a multigenerational courtyard compound, and a family home built from hemp. There are tips on practices that reduce your environmental impact room by room, like adopting a gentler laundry routine, as well as eco-conscious guidelines for choosing nontoxic paint, upgrading windows, and eliminating plastic.   Change begins in the home, and it’s inspiring to learn how such steps, no matter how small, contribute to the greater good.   Including: Low-impact remodeling ideas and approaches for every roomPlanet-friendly essentials: lightbulbs, paint, rugs, furniture, and moreThe Vintage 75: favorite tried-and-true objects for everyday usePlus the lowdown on composting, roofing, insulation, HVAC, and more