Is Aging in Place the Ultimate Sustainable Housing Solution?
Discover how aging in place can reduce waste, preserve resources and create a safer, more sustainable home for the future.
Evelyn Long
What Happens When You Don’t Properly Dispose of Toxic Items, And How to Do It Right
Properly handling hazardous household waste is a critical part of responsible home ownership and environmental stewardship.
Redesign or Rebuild? Weighing the Sustainable Choice for Home Projects
Redesigning and rebuilding have environmental costs. The best decision is one that weighs the home’s current condition against long-term sustainability goals.
Greywater Recycling Is Vital for Reducing Water Footprint
Recycling greywater can drastically cut a home’s water consumption, lower utility bills and support a healthier planet.
Rethinking Winterizing for a Changing Climate
Climate change is making winters warmer. Amending winterization strategies for homes and businesses can enhance resilience and promote sustainability.
14 Sustainable Swaps That Will Dramatically Lower Your Home’s Carbon Footprint
Reducing your household carbon footprint reduces your environmental impact — and often leads to cost savings too.
How to Prepare Your Home for a Sustainable Fall and Winter
Discover practical ways to boost residential energy efficiency, cut waste, and keep your home sustainable and resilient through fall and winter.
When Does Real Estate Investment Become Unsustainable for a Community?
Real estate investments are a boon to communities only if they’re environmentally, socially and economically beneficial over the long term.
The True Cost of a Smart Home in 2025
The cost of a smart home varies depending on factors like home size and device types, but most people spend a similar amount on whole-home automation.
A Deep Dive into Storm-Resistant Building Materials For Sustainable Homes
With climate change creating more inclement weather, storm-resistant construction is in high demand to ensure sturdy homes.
How Sustainable Homes Enhance Safety and Well-Being
Sustainable homes do more than help the planet. They also create healthier spaces for residents. Small changes can make a significant impact on well-being and security.
Are You Sabotaging Your Eco-Friendly Efforts With These Thermostat Errors?
Master your thermostat by avoiding common mistakes and following smart tips to boost energy efficiency, cut bills, and stay comfortable all year long.
How Poor Building Standards Are Wasting Energy and Costing Homeowners
Communities can take action to make their houses more energy efficient while waiting for rules to be updated.
How Climate Change and Infrastructure Issues Are Leading to More Power Outages
Extreme weather and aging power grids make the perfect recipe for widespread blackouts. Resolving it with clean energy isn’t as easy as you think.
Natural vs. Synthetic Materials: Which Are More Sustainable for Building?
When looking at natural versus synthetic, most builders want to know which aligns most with a greener future.
Why Diversity in the Trades Goes Hand in Hand With Sustainability
Every benefit of DEI is an advantage for sustainability — the opposite is also true. The willingness to tackle both requires transparency and dedication. By Evelyn Long, editor-in-chief of Renovated There is still little diversity when observing trades like construction, electrical and plumbing. Women, people of color and other minority demographics remain less represented. This reality … Read more
How to Pick Long-Lasting Materials for Home Renovations: 10 Insights From the Experts
Durability should always be part of the conversation when selecting materials for a sustainable renovation. By Evelyn Long, editor-in-chief of Renovated Balancing durability with sustainability is a big challenge in home renovation, especially for eco-conscious homeowners. Many want materials that can withstand daily wear and tear for decades but also care about reducing their impact on … Read more
Investing in Sustainable Real Estate: Strategies for Long-Term Value
Investing in sustainable real estate offers some powerful long-term strategies that benefit people financially and by improving the state of the planet. By Evelyn Long, editor-in-chief of Renovated Building a strong financial portfolio often includes adding real estate to the mix. While investing in properties builds wealth and diversifies a portfolio, focusing on sustainability satisfies environmental … Read more
Sustainable Living Doesn’t Have to Break the Bank: 11 Tips for Affordability
Many people believe green living is expensive. However, with easy lifestyle changes and a few inexpensive swaps, sustainability is achievable for every budget. As climate change, plastic pollution and other key environmental issues come to light, more people are eager to adopt sustainable practices. However, many people think making eco-friendly decisions about personal behaviors and … Read more
The New US Presidency Is Impacting Green Building Initiatives: What to Expect in 2025
The new administration has brought notable changes that highlight the need for sector leaders and local governments to step up and drive sustainable innovation.
Building for Resilience in 2025: A Climate-Centered Focus
With climate change triggering extreme weather events, the importance of building weather-resilient homes has never been clearer.
How to Use Salvaged Materials and Upcycling in Restorative Building Projects
Simply using salvage, reclaimed and upcycled materials may slash the footprint to make construction more sustainable.