It's gotten really easy to be green while updating a kitchen or bath. Not only are newer fixtures and appliances more energy efficient, more companies are producing recycled building materials so you can stay green from the studs out. From flooring to fixtures, here's a little roundup of our favorite resources for green kitchen and bath rehabs.
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When the time comes to remodel a bathroom, most of us are inexperienced novices. We might look at samples, read remodeling blogs and mags, and talk to some storeowners and contractors, hoping everything will come out all right in the end. For us ingénues, the idea of a "bathroom in a box" — where nearly everything is taken care of, from fixture choices to installation — seems appealing. More

Sometimes a design solution seems so obvious and simple that it is surprising it took so long for someone to think of. That is the case with the PermaFLOW Transparent Never-Clog Drain. The design of this drain is unique in several ways. The most obvious is of course that the drain is transparent, allowing you to see what is causing a clog, but that is not the only thing that makes this award winning drain stand out. More

Whether you're gutting your bathroom or just giving it a little facelift, sometimes the hardest part of getting started is sourcing the essentials. While our list is in no way complete, these stores are some of our favorites. More

As homes get older and usage requirements continue to expand, sometimes the old mechanical room just isn't big enough. The hot water heater takes up a huge amount of space and if a new one doesn't fit, did you know you can actually store a hot water heater outside? Here's how to do it… More

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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

Renovating can be a pretty daunting task for anyone, and trying to find the greenest options can make it even more challenging. If you're feeling a bit overwhelmed by the task ahead these 10 tips could help streamline your 'to do' list. More

If you've ever watched tap or shower water run down the drain while you wait for it to warm up and thought 'there has to be a better way' then I bring news. There is a better way. The Enviro Save Water System is designed in Australia, you can fit it to new or existing plumbing, and in ensures that the first drop of water from your hot water tap will be the right temperature. More

"Inspire, Motivate, Realize" is the mission at Kiva Kitchen and Bath, with locations in Texas and California. This state-of-the-art showroom caters to professional architects and builders, but still offers valuable service and sales for homeowners. Start here to visualize your kitchen or bathroom remodel and to benefit from the highly trained sales team. More