When lifelong environmentalists Kim Wells and Bob Scheulen set out to renovate their kitchen in Seattle, they wanted to be "as green as sensible," but feared putting their values first would mean draining their bank account. But instead they were pleasantly surprised at the number of affordable and attractive environmentally friendly options available. As a result, they were able to create a beautiful and functional "green" kitchen for a 10 percent cost premium over conventional materials and techniques. Now, they're confident that the kitchen's green facelift improved not only indoor air quality but also the value of their house.
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