Green roofs aren’t just for far-sighted developers and bureaucrats. Homeowners and their dogs can enjoy them, too. Yep, dogs. Durham’s possibly first green roof is on a dog house. Although Lucy, a ...

You may be wondering: are green roofs worth it? Build your own residential green roof system today to turn your roof into a canopy of lovely plants that will keep your house comfortable year-round I ...

Green roofs help offset carbon dioxide and purify air in urban areas while lowering utility bills for homeowners. It may or may not be surprising but one of the best ways to make your house greener is ...

If you choose to build a greenhouse with a vertical south-facing wall, be sure to include a glazed roof to let in winter sunshine, as with this design by Ceres Greenhouse Solutions. Our innovative DIY ...

Navigating the many types of roofing materials can feel overwhelming, with a myriad of options promising durability, aesthetics, and energy efficiency. Your roof is more than just a protective shield, ...

Green roofs, living roofs, vegetated roofs, ecoroofs — whatever you want to call them, they are sprouting up everywhere lately, including atop residential homes. And with that increase in popularity ...