One Hot Carpenter: Natural Home Interviews Carter Oosterhouse

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Carpenter Carter Oosterhouse's HGTV shows, "Carter Can" and "Red, Hot and Green," had made him a big name in green building.

Carpenter Carter Oosterhouse’s HGTV shows, “Carter Can” and “Red, Hot and Green,” have made him a big name in green building. His nonprofit group, Carter’s Kids, develops parks and playgrounds for urban youth, and he serves as a spokesperson for the Council for Responsible Energy (CRE), an advocacy group for natural gas.

How did you become interested in green building and green remodeling?

I grew up with parents who pushed us to take care of our health–we took a lot of vitamins and never ate sugary cereals. My parents also made sure we never used harsh chemicals for the laundry or for washing the car. This helped me transition my thinking about building. I was eating organic foods and using natural cleaners. Design and home building were the next logical areas of focus.

What was your most challenging green home project?

Every project is different. The beauty about green building is that it’s always evolving. I’m always trying to keep up with the new trends and materials, so every project is a challenge.

  • Published on Dec 16, 2009
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