Aug 9, 2021 | Energy & Water, Green Home Building/Remodeling, Green Home Living, Landscaping, Toxins & Chemicals, Water
We depend upon bees for so many things that bring joy and comfort to our lives: cotton, coffee, flowers, berries—about 1/3 of our food supply needs bees for pollination! We can all do something to help save the bees. But transforming your lawn into wildflowers does so...
Jul 4, 2021 | Energy, Green Home Living
Looking for another reason to buy Made-in-the-USA products? This blog post, written by Project Hive Pet Company’s fabulous summer intern Zachary Yablon, tells us why it’s important to support companies who manufacture their products in the United States....
Jun 4, 2021 | Food, Green Home Living, Green Intention, Healthy Home, Landscaping, Toxins & Chemicals
When does non-GMO food matter for us and our pets? How do you achieve Non-GMO Project Verification? Read about Project Hive Pet Company’s journey and why it’s important.
May 5, 2021 | Green Home Building/Remodeling, Green Home Living, LEED Certification, Location
This ninth and last article in this LEED for Homes 101 series I wrote for Rise focuses on how a project can earn more points through innovation (and includes some great ideas!) and why it’s important to understand your region’s natural resources. Whether...
Apr 22, 2021 | Green Home Building/Remodeling, Green Home Living, Healthy Home, LEED Certification, Toxins & Chemicals
How often have you walked into your own home and noticed a specific smell? With people spending more time at home, indoor air quality is more important than ever. This blog post written for Rise dives into the best practices (according to the USGBC’s LEED rating...
Feb 24, 2021 | Green Home Living, Landscaping
Project Hive Pet Company has launched! Project Hive Pet Company is a mission-driven pet company that sells premium dog toys and treats with a mission to save the bees. Why are bees the most important species on the planet? It’s not just about honey. It’s...
Sep 8, 2020 | Green Home Living, Green Intention
September, 2020 When Karin and Kristyn of The Spark Joy Club asked me to be on their Spark Joy podcast, it got me thinking: what is joyful about a sustainable home? Listen through Apple Podcasts online »
Aug 4, 2020 | Expert Contributor, Green Home Building/Remodeling, Green Home Living, Healthy Home, Landscaping
April, 2020 Thanks to Marnie Dachis Marmet and Stephanie May Potter for the fun conversation (which we were able to do in person, pre-quarantine), and for airing their wonderful podcast! Listen online »
Jul 1, 2019 | Energy & Water, Green Home Building/Remodeling, Green Home Living, Landscaping, LEED Certification, Water
The fourth in my monthly series that I write for Rise, translating the LEED rating system into what it really means for homeowners, this is all about water efficiency–both inside your home and outside in your yard. Read on BuildWithRise.com.
Mar 3, 2019 | Energy, Green Home Building/Remodeling, Green Home Living
After reading John Doerr’s Book, Measure What Matters, I decided to use OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) to decrease my own carbon footprint. Electrification is the new efficiency. We all need to get on board. See Rise’s From the Editor column.
Feb 1, 2019 | Energy, Energy & Water, Green Home Building/Remodeling, Green Home Living
Sustainability metrics? What’s that? Where do you begin? See the From the Editor article I wrote for Rise for some big, aspirational metrics to get started.
Jan 18, 2019 | Energy, Green Home Building/Remodeling, Green Home Living, Healthy Home
As the temperatures in Minneapolis plummet, well insulated homes are certainly more comfortable! Learn what a “passive house” is all about, and how Kathryn and Chris Johnson built their dream home in Minnetonka.
