Tropical hardwoods are often used for outdoor decks because they are naturally resistant to rot and insects. Lasting up to 50 years, they're often seen as a smarter choice over less durable woods or chemically-treated lumber. Unfortunately, the ways in which these hardwoods are obtained is not always the most sustainable. That's why I was excited to learn about Black Locust, a similar wood that can be harvested more responsibly. More

Home renovation gifts probably seem a little dull, but trust me - the person on the receiving end will thank you! Tackling a project with sustainability in mind is easier when you have the right tools and gear for the job - check out our list of tried and true gift options after the jump! More

Before the temperatures really drop and snow blankets most of the country, it's important to do a little maintenance on your home. It will be much easier to do now, and will make the transition into winter less expensive and more comfortable. This Old House recently compiled a great checklist of 12 easy things to fix for the Fall that you can do now. More

This 624-square-foot bungalow utilizes quite an innovative construction process: it's put together with sand-filled plastic bottles, each one capped and weighing about two pounds. More

Sustainable lumber company Kirei recently announced the debut of Windfall, a beautiful new addition to its line for 2012. Made from deconstructed buildings, Windfall is a reclaimed wood engineered panel that can be used for wall coverings, casework, signage, and similar applications. More

FIRST ROW

• Renovation Education: A School Turned Apartment
• 10 Non-Renovation Renovation Ideas for Renters
• Renovation for Renters: 10 Ideas for the Bathroom
• Modern Cabana: Prefab for the Rest of the Family
• Our Favorite Tantalizing Tips on Tools

SECOND ROW

• 9 Visual Feedback Energy Management Products
• Reduce, Reuse, Remodel: Home Upgrades That Pay You Back
• Reclaimed Wood Bathroom Renovation
• Sustainable Financing For Your Green Renovation
• When Reclaimed Works: The Backyard House More

Austin residents now have an alternative to the larger, more well-known hardware stores: TreeHouse. Built on the principles of providing healthy, sustainable, affordable and long-lasting products for the home, residents with all sorts of projects will be able to find what they need here. More

Most of us who rent can only daydream about bathroom renovations like installing low-flow toilets and bamboo flooring, or swapping out our 80's-style chipped ceramic sink for one that looks like it was plucked from a Zen garden. However, there are lots of ways to make a rental bathroom brighter, greener, and more modern. Here are 10 tips to help move your rental bathroom out of The Flinstones and into The Jetsons. More

I recently came across a very hip bathroom renovation project in Portland (via Jetson Green). It's hard to believe this is the same bathroom! More

Incorporating reclaimed materials in a project is a great way to keep items out of the landfill (and if you're lucky, have a good story to tell!), but coming up with a design that accommodates both old and new can be a challenge. That's why I was delighted to stumble upon this tiny backyard house - a good example of charming and clever reuse that doesn't look... well, junky. More