Midwest Eco-Design - Your home for eco-friendly construction, remodeling & housing choices including prefrabricated homes, cabins and other sustainable material choices.

- Just like we need to breathe in and out, so do our homes
- Many building materials emit toxic gasses that can affect the air we breathe.  Choose responsibly
- Good indoor air quality is achieved by both properly sealing and ventilating your home.
- Toxic offgassing can seep from the garage to the house.  Separate the [...]

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- In addition to replacing leaky toilets and faucets, think about improving the pipes feeding the fixtures.
- Low-flow faucets & fixtures are more costly than standard fixtures but will help you save money on water bills and, ultimately, will pay for themselves.
- Low-yield showerheads let you reduce water use while still having an enjoyable shower.
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