Think green when renovating at home

MONTREAL – You’re eight months pregnant and the baby’s room is finally ready. You’ve painted the walls a soothing yellow, varnished the hardwood floors, chosen a rug with a teddy bear design and matching curtains, installed a fire-block mattress into the heirloom crib and — the piece de resistance — found an incredibly comfortable rocking chair with stain-repellent upholstery.
An increasing number of products, such as paints, varnishes, fabrics, woods and carpets, are available to help make home renovations less toxic and more environmentally friendly.
Alyson Grant, CanWest News Service
Published: Saturday, September 29, 2007
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