Maybe wood-plastic composite?

No problem

Tape measure, screwdrivers, hammer, utility knife, squares and saw.

A high quality paint is necessary for good results too

Yes, it’s for sure tools should be high quality

I would recommend vinyl plank, you can find something looking like laminate or even better. It’s also cheaper.

or rent a power scraper

I agree that’s a real “green” option!
It’s made of recycled tires and plastic bottles.

Fiberglass insulation  might actually be a green option too. There is a next generation of this stuff available on the market.

A new fiberglass does not contain formaldehyde and dyes.

or you can use a combination of these types of glass

Permanent security bars might work for you if you want to keep them constantly on your windows

If you need to cut staples and nails end nippers would work the best for you.

It depends on what exactly you need to do with the tool

78 percent is the minimum

Using roof pavers, especially the cool ones, is one of the options. You just need to make sure that your building can handle that load because paving tiles are very heavy.

You can also insulate hot water pipe but make sure that your heater manufacturer approve that.

I agree that SCI panels might really help you to save money.